Trump says Ukraine war peace talks with Russia close to completion

Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine are near completion, President Donald Trump said Sunday after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida; Both leaders noted great progress on the 20-point plan, while also acknowledging unresolved disputes over territory, ceasefire conditions and Ukraine’s approval.

Trump and Zelenskyy spoke to reporters after their meeting at Mar-a-Lago and described weeks of negotiations involving U.S., Ukrainian, European Union and NATO officials that are pushing a potential peace framework closer to the finish line; However, some important issues remain unresolved.

Trump said talks had intensified over the past month, suggesting discussions were more advanced than at any previous point in the war, while warning that final agreements depended on resolving a small number of difficult issues.

“We could be very close,” Trump said. “There are one or two very thorny, very challenging issues. But I think we’re doing very well. We’ve made a lot of progress today, but we actually did it last month. This is not a one-day process. It’s a very complex thing.”

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Zelenskyy echoed that assessment, confirming that negotiators largely agreed on the framework of the agreement and crediting the diplomacy pursued at multiple international meetings leading up to the Florida talks.

He said talks have been ongoing for several weeks in cities including Geneva, Miami, Berlin and Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, where American and Ukrainian teams are working on a common peace framework.

“We discussed all aspects of the peace framework, including 90 percent adopted and a 20-point peace plan, with great achievements,” Zelenskyy said. he said.

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands at Mar-a-Lago. (Volodymyr Zelenskyy X)

In a joint call following a meeting involving senior leaders and international institutions from across the continent, both leaders said European and NATO officials were closely involved in the process.

The teams are expected to meet again in the coming weeks to finalize remaining issues, Zelenskyy said, and Trump has agreed to host further talks in Washington, potentially with European leaders and a Ukrainian delegation.

Despite the progress, territory, especially the status of Donbas, remains one of the most difficult unresolved issues, with Trump and Zelenskyy accepting different positions between Ukraine and Russia.

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak at Mar-a-Lago. (Volodymyr Zelenskyy X)

Trump suggested that time could be a critical factor in negotiations, warning that delays could lead to further territorial losses as conflicts continue.

“Some of this land was taken,” Trump said. “Some of this land may be usurped, but not in the next few months. Would it be better if you made a deal now?”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Donald Trump after their meeting at Mar-a-Lago. (Volodymyr Zelenskyy X)

Zelenskyy emphasized that the final agreement must comply with Ukrainian law and reflect the will of the Ukrainian people, potentially requiring parliamentary approval or a national referendum.

“Our society must also choose and decide who should vote, because this is their land, not one person’s land,” Zelenskyy said. he said. “This has been our nation’s land for generations.”

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Trump said polls showed strong public support for ending the war and reiterated his desire to end the conflict, citing the magnitude of casualties on both sides.

“We want to see this end,” Trump said. “I want this to end because I don’t want to see so many people dying. We’re losing so many people; it’s the biggest loss since World War II.”