Zelenskyy meets Trump after Florida talks following Putin call

WISE NEWS PRESS / MIAMI, USA — DEC. 29, 2025

US President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida today, marking a pivotal moment in international efforts to end the nearly four-year-old conflict in Ukraine.

The meeting comes immediately after President Trump announced a "good and very productive" phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a significant acceleration in high-level diplomatic engagement.

Potential year-end decisions on the horizon

President Zelenskyy, who arrived in Miami late Saturday, described the current period as the most "intense diplomatic days of the year." Speaking before the scheduled 1:00 PM meeting, Zelenskyy expressed hope for immediate progress, stating, "Many things can be decided before the new year." However, he emphasized that the final outcome depends heavily on international partners maintaining pressure on Moscow, noting that Russia has shown little genuine interest in halting its aggression.

Ongoing strikes and diplomatic coordination

The urgency of the Florida summit is underscored by a heavy week of Russian military activity. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched over 2,100 drones, 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles at Ukrainian cities this week alone. Zelenskyy criticized the Kremlin’s rhetoric, stating that while Russian representatives speak of peace, their actions—specifically the use of Kinzhal missiles and Shahed drones—suggest they have no intention of ending the war.

Coordination with European and NATO allies

While European leaders will not be physically present at the Mar-a-Lago meeting, they remain closely involved in the process. Following his one-on-one talk with Trump, Zelenskyy is expected to participate in a joint conference call with EU and NATO leaders to coordinate a unified stance. Before arriving in the US, Zelenskyy held meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and engaged in online sessions with European partners to ensure that Ukraine’s position is fully synchronized with its Western allies.

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