90% Agreed: Trump and Zelensky Near Ukraine Peace Plan 2025

They've shaken hands, but the most difficult hurdles remain. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky announced significant progress toward ending the war in Ukraine during high-stakes talks in Florida on December 29, 2025. According to Reuters, the two leaders have reached an agreement on 90% of a 20-point peace plan, bringing the four-year conflict closer to a potential resolution.

The Trump Zelensky Peace Plan 2025: Security vs. Territory

During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump revealed that security guarantees for Kyiv are roughly 95% finalized. However, the remaining 10% of the broader plan involves the "thorny issue" of territorial control. Russia currently occupies about 20% of Ukrainian territory, including large swaths of the Donbas region. Trump admitted that the fate of these lands remains unresolved, though he suggested a resolution is "getting closer."

The Putin Call and a High-Stakes January

The diplomatic dance is a trilateral affair. Trump confirmed a phone call with Vladimir Putin prior to the meeting. While Trump claimed Putin "wants Ukraine to succeed," Moscow's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov noted that both presidents expressed skepticism regarding a temporary ceasefire proposed by the EU. The Kremlin continues to push for a withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from parts of the Donbas they still hold.

Looking ahead, Zelensky indicated that teams will meet next week to iron out details. A major summit could occur in January 2026 at the White House, potentially involving European leaders like Emmanuel Macron, who has already planned a follow-up meeting in Paris to finalize "ironclad" security guarantees for Ukraine.