US President Donald Trump said negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have made significant progress, though major disputes remain unresolved.
Speaking after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, Trump said territorial questions and security guarantees continue to be the toughest hurdles.
President Donald J. Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 28, 2025
“It’ll either end, or it will go on for a LONG time!” pic.twitter.com/mS8cKRGq52
Zelensky said the two sides have agreed on about 90 percent of a proposed 20-point peace framework. Trump claimed Ukraine security guarantees are nearly finalized but stopped short of committing US troops or logistics.
“I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine...” - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/4biVoStksd
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 28, 2025
Territory remains the core sticking point. Russia controls roughly 20 percent of Ukraine, including most of the Donbas region. Trump said proposals to demilitarize parts of eastern Ukraine are still unresolved.
Trump also confirmed a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying both leaders were skeptical of a temporary ceasefire.
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks after meeting with President @ZelenskyyUa on ending the Russia-Ukraine war:
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 28, 2025
“We made a lot of progress... it's very close.” pic.twitter.com/kGOlRUH6BW
European leaders, including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed progress but urged firm security guarantees for Kyiv.
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