Zelenskyy and Trump to Meet in Florida as 20-Point Peace Framework Nears Completion
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Donald Trump will meet this Sunday in Florida. On the agenda: a 20-point peace plan, Donbas withdrawal, and a potential referendum.
The map of Europe is on the table in Florida. According to Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold critical talks with Donald Trump this Sunday, December 28, to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. With a 20-point peace framework and a security guarantee deal reportedly nearing completion, this meeting could be the decisive turning point for the conflict.
The Donbas Dilemma: Withdrawal vs. Referendum
Territorial sovereignty remains the toughest hurdle. Zelenskyy stated that he'll discuss sensitive issues including the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. While Washington's current proposal suggests a full Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas, Zelenskyy is pushing for a "strong" position. If the U.S. insists on concessions, Axios reports that Zelenskyy might put the plan to a national referendum—provided that Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire to facilitate the vote.
A lot can be decided before the New Year. Any compromises on territory should be decided by the Ukrainian people in a potential referendum.
Security Guarantees and Kremlin's Silence
The peace draft is currently 90% complete, and a security agreement with the U.S. is nearly ready. Ukraine's wary of past failed guarantees and seeks legally binding deals. Meanwhile, the Kremlin remains cautious. Though spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment publicly to avoid undermining talks, reports suggest Putin might consider swapping other occupied territories if he secures full control of the Donbas.
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