President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this Sunday in Florida for critical discussions on a proposed peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting comes as negotiators report the peace framework has reached approximately 90% completion, marking substantial progress in efforts to end the conflict.
The announcement follows weeks of intensive diplomatic activity, including recent separate meetings between American envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Miami. Zelenskyy emphasized that not a single day has been wasted in pursuit of peace, with Ukrainian and American teams making significant advances in their collaborative work. The Ukrainian president expressed confidence that important decisions could be finalized before year’s end.
The Sunday summit will focus on the most complex aspects of the peace proposal, including mechanisms for ensuring Ukrainian security, plans for reconstruction, and contentious territorial questions. Particularly challenging are discussions regarding the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which Ukraine proposes should be jointly managed by Kyiv and Washington. Ukraine continues to push for security guarantees resembling NATO’s mutual defense commitments.
President Trump characterized the upcoming meeting as potentially productive but emphasized that any proposals must receive his approval. The American president also indicated plans to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, suggesting continued engagement with all parties. However, Moscow has shown little indication of softening its maximalist demands, with Putin reportedly continuing to insist on Ukrainian territorial concessions.
The diplomatic push unfolds against continuing military operations. Saturday morning saw missile attacks on Kyiv, with powerful explosions and air defense activations across Ukraine. Despite ongoing Russian pressure, Ukrainian forces recently recaptured Kupiansk, achieving a rare counteroffensive success that has sparked internal Russian criticism about misleading battlefield reports and demonstrated Ukraine’s continuing military capabilities.