President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is preparing for a crucial meeting with President Donald Trump this Sunday in Florida, as diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict reach a critical phase. The announcement comes amid reports of substantial progress in peace negotiations that have intensified following weeks of multilateral discussions.
Zelenskyy confirmed the upcoming summit through social media, expressing determination to maximize diplomatic opportunities before year’s end. The Ukrainian leader stated that the meeting would allow both nations to refine crucial aspects of an emerging peace framework, with negotiating teams having already achieved significant advances in their collaborative work. The proposed agreement is reportedly 90% complete.
The Florida meeting will address the most challenging elements of any potential peace deal, including security arrangements for Ukraine, reconstruction plans, and territorial disputes. Particularly contentious are discussions regarding the Donbas region and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, which Kyiv proposes should be jointly managed by Ukraine and the United States. Ukraine continues to advocate for security guarantees resembling NATO’s mutual defense provisions.
President Trump indicated he expects a productive meeting but emphasized that any proposals require his approval before implementation. The American president also mentioned plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, suggesting continued engagement with both parties to the conflict. Recent diplomatic activity included separate meetings between American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives in Miami, though Moscow has downplayed expectations for immediate breakthroughs.
The diplomatic push occurs while military operations continue. Saturday morning brought missile attacks on Kyiv, with explosions and air defense activations across Ukraine. However, Ukraine recently scored a significant military victory by retaking Kupiansk, demonstrating its continuing battlefield capabilities and complicating Russian military assessments as both sides navigate toward potential negotiations.