Trump and Zelensky discussed the peace plan: Russia rejected key points

Trump and Zelensky Meeting

According to ХВИЛЯ: On December 28, 2025, an important meeting took place at Mar-a-Lago between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed an updated peace plan to end the war with Russia. However, the Russian side rejected several key ideas proposed during the negotiations.

The meeting lasted for about three hours, during which Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that lasted over two hours. Zelensky noted that the joint plan consists of 20 points, but according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russia refused the idea of involving European peacekeepers in Ukraine. This issue became one of the main stumbling blocks in the discussions.

Optimism and Challenges

Trump expressed optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a peace agreement, stating that

the agreement on ending the war between Ukraine and Russia is possibly very close to completion

- Donald Trump. He also emphasized that

President Putin is actually working with Ukraine on opening a nuclear power plant

- Donald Trump. Zelensky described the meeting as 'excellent' with 'fruitful discussions on all topics'.

Final agreements regarding the peace deal are expected to be adopted in January 2026. Commenting on the situation, Trump noted that 'I have resolved eight wars, and this one is the most difficult'. The situation around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the issues in Donbas remain in the spotlight of the international community, as their resolution is critically important for stability in the region.

The meeting of Trump and Zelensky underscores the continued efforts of the international community towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, which has lasted for several years. However, Russia's refusal to involve European peacekeepers may complicate the achievement of consensus, indicating the complexity of the negotiation process. The anticipation of concluding a peace agreement in January 2026 highlights the importance of further diplomatic efforts and the readiness of all parties to compromise.