Ukraine War: Zelenskyy to Meet Trump – Latest News

Moscow: “Kiev’s plan is radically different from the one we negotiate with the USA”

The peace plan made public by Volodymyr Zelensky “differs radically” from what Moscow has been negotiating in recent weeks with Washington. This is what the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said, Sergei Riabkovreferring to Kiev’s 20-point plan.

“We know that this plan, if this can be called a plan, differs radically with the 27-point plan that we have been working on with the American side for the last few weeks, since the beginning of December,” he said in an interview on Russian state television. “Without an adequate solution to the problems that are the main source of this crisis it will not be possible to reach a final agreement,” the Russian deputy minister said, also underlining that “artificial timing” do not favor the agreement.

Zelensky “ready for a referendum” on the territories. In exchange he asks for a 60-day ceasefire

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is “ready” to hold a referendum on the peace plan if Russia accepts a ceasefire of at least 60 days. Zelensky himself said it Axioshoping to reach an agreement with Donald Trump on a framework for ending the war at their meeting on Sunday. The United States they believe Zelensky’s availability for an important referendum. Russia – reports Axios – understands the need for a ceasefire for a referendum but would like a shorter duration than requested.

On security guarantees, Zelensky said there are “technical issues” to discuss. These include the duration of the agreement. The United States they proposed a renewable 15-year agreement. “I think we need more than 15 years,” Zelensky observed, specifying that it would be a “great success” if Trump agreed on this point. On the territories, the Ukrainian president said he wanted to negotiate a better position but if the plan required a “very difficult” decision, then the best solution would be to subject the entire 20-point plan to a referendum. Zelensky then added that the goal of Sunday’s meeting with Trump is to build on the progress made to define a framework for ending the war, including defining the timeline. “We want to put an end to all this as quickly as possible. For this reason – said Zelensky – I place great hopes in this meeting”

Moscow: “Close to an agreement, but Kiev and Europe are trying to sabotage it”

For the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Ryabkova solution to the conflict in Ukraine “It’s close, we need the last effort”. But Kiev e l’Europahe adds, appear to “strengthen efforts to scuttle the agreement”. He declared this during the talk show “60 Minutes” on the broadcaster Russia-1. “I believe that December 25, 2025 will remain in our memory as a milestone, the day we came very close to a solution,” he said. “Whether we manage to make the final effort and reach an agreement will depend on us and the political will of the other side,” he concluded.

Zelensky hears from Rutte ahead of Mar-a-Lago

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyreported that he had spoken with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte. “We had a very concrete and positive conversation. We coordinated our positions in view of the meetings in Florida and in the coming days we will have to work at maximum productivity, as always,” Zelensky reported in a post on

With Rutte “we also discussed our joint efforts to ensure security and develop coordinated European positions that support not only Ukraine, but all of us in Europe,” Zelensky continued. “I also shared details of recent conversations with correspondents from the President Trump and the key aspects of the process,” he concluded.

Kharkiv, two dead and six wounded in a Russian attack

The death toll from a Russian attack on Ukraine is 2 dead and 6 injured Kharkivthe second largest city in Villagewhere a guided aerial bomb hit a busy street and set some cars on fire. This was reported by the mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov

EU: “We support Kiev, no sign of peace from Moscow”

“As the talks in Miami proceed, there are no indications that Russia is interested in peace or a ceasefire. Europe’s approach remains two-pronged: continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to seriously come to the negotiating table.” This was stated by EU Commission spokesperson Arianna Podestà, reporting “constant contacts with Ukrainian partners to reach a just, lasting and global end to the Russian war”.
The spokeswoman recalls the phone call on 23 December between Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelensky, underlining that Brussels welcomes Trump’s initiative for peace. “However, for any peace plan to be successful, Europe’s support will be essential,” he highlights.

Weber (EPP): “Security guarantees? I would like European soldiers alongside the Ukrainians”

“I would like to see soldiers with the European flag on their uniforms, working alongside our Ukrainian friends to ensure peace.” The leader of the EPP group in the European Parliament, Manfred Weber, said this in an interview with Die Zeit, supporting the contribution of German troops to the European multinational force proposed as a security guarantee after the talks on Ukraine in Berlin.
So far, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor and SPD leader Lars Klingbeil have been cautious about the participation of German soldiers in a peacekeeping operation. “We cannot expect Trump to reach an agreement only with American troops. And when it comes to European troops, Germany cannot be excluded,” Weber highlighted, indicating that “after a ceasefire or a peace agreement, the European flag must fly along the security line.”
The leader of the EU People’s Party, however, expressed strong skepticism about the possibility of an imminent ceasefire. “Putin is mocking us. Even today he rejoices in the infighting and divisions of the West,” he said, adding that he could not see the tsar “pursuing the path of peace.”

Orban spokesperson: “German soldiers in Ukraine? Never, escalation towards war”

“Today Die Zeit published an interview in which Manfred Weber openly states that he would like to see German soldiers in Ukraine under an EU flag. In his vision, the troops would serve under the European flag to ensure peace. In reality, this is not peace, it is a clear escalation towards war.” The spokesman for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Zoltan Kovacs, writes this on X, attacking the statements of the EPP leader.
“Hungary does not want such a ‘Christmas present’ and we are sending a clear message: not this year. Not next year. Never”, highlights Kovacs, reiterating Budapest’s opposition to any European military involvement.
“This statement clearly demonstrates that some parts of Brussels remain on the side of war, while the Hungarians are on the side of peace – he adds -. We cannot allow our country or our citizens to become victims of a warmongering logic”.

Zelensky: “20-point peace plan 90 percent ready”

The 20-point US peace plan for Ukraine “is about 90% ready”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this, confirming that he will see US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. “The 20-point plan that we have been working on is 90% ready. Our task is to make sure that everything is 100% ready. It is not easy, but we must get closer to the desired result with every meeting, with every conversation,” Zelensky said. The announced meeting is the latest development in a broad US-led diplomatic initiative to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine, but the efforts have run into sharply conflicting demands from Moscow and Kiev.