U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy upon his arrival for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Zelenskyy Urges New Trump Meeting Amid Stalled Peace Talks on Land, Nuclear Plant

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks a new meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv.
  • Peace talks face major hurdles over Russia's demands for the Donetsk region and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
  • Zelenskyy wants Washington to ensure Kyiv's security for over 15 years post-ceasefire and pressure Russia.
  • US and Ukrainian officials are discussing "land options" for Donetsk and proposals for Zaporizhzhia's operation.
  • Kyiv urges allies to increase pressure on Moscow and avoid demanding painful concessions from Ukraine.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy pushes for US support and a Trump meeting to overcome critical obstacles in Ukraine peace talks.

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