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Trump, Zelenskyy Meet After 'Very Productive' Putin Call

PUBLISHED Dec 28, 2025, 12:37 PM ET

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Trump, Zelenskyy Meet After 'Very Productive' Putin Call

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 13

Center 92%

Right 8%

Sources: 13

West Palm Beach, Fla. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago after a private phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin described as “very productive.” The leaders discussed security, economic terms and territorial issues as Russia intensified attacks on Kyiv and other cities in the days before the meeting. Ukrainian officials reported strikes in Sloviansk that injured three and killed one. Kremlin aides confirmed the call and said follow‑up discussions were planned. Trump posted about the conversation on Truth Social and said negotiators would continue step‑by‑step talks. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Pre-meeting: Trump places a phone call to Putin, described as "very productive" by Trump and Kremlin aides.
Russian military activity: Reports detail intensified attacks, including guided aerial bombs in Sloviansk causing casualties.
Zelenskyy arrival: Ukrainian president arrives in Miami and travels to Mar‑a‑Lago for talks.
Mar‑a‑Lago meeting: Trump and Zelenskyy hold discussions on security, economic terms, and territorial issues.
Follow-up: Kremlin and aides indicate additional communications and follow-up discussions are planned after the meeting.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 13
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12

Who Benefited

Diplomatic mediators, negotiators and political actors seeking negotiated concessions may gain leverage if talks produce tangible agreements, enabling advances on security, economic arrangements or territorial compromises.

Who Impacted

Ukrainian civilians, frontline troops and communities such as Sloviansk suffered casualties, injuries and damage from recent Russian strikes reported in the days before the Mar‑a‑Lago meeting.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 13
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 92%, Right 8%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Ukrainian civilians, frontline troops and communities such as Sloviansk suffered casualties, injuries and damage from recent Russian strikes reported in the days before the Mar‑a‑Lago meeting.