A reporter raises a hand to ask a question during a press conference held by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US. President Donald Trump after their lunch meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, in Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. File image/Reuters
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Firstpost08-01-2026, 07:00

Zelenskyy Urges Trump Meeting Amid 'Problematic' Ukraine Land, Nuclear Plant Talks

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks a new meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv.
  • Zelenskyy wants Washington to ensure Ukraine's security for over 15 years post-ceasefire and increase pressure on Russia.
  • Peace negotiators are tackling two 'problematic' issues: the future of the Donetsk region and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
  • Kyiv refuses to cede the industrialized Donetsk region, while the U.S. floated a free economic zone idea if Ukraine withdraws.
  • Ukraine proposes joint Ukrainian-American operation of the Zaporizhzhia plant, contrasting with a U.S. suggestion for an American chief manager.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy pushes for US security guarantees and pressure on Russia amidst complex peace talks on land and nuclear issues.

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