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Trump, Zelenskyy Report Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal

PUBLISHED Dec 28, 2025, 8:37 PM ET

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Trump, Zelenskyy Report Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Deal

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 7

Center 71%

Right 29%

Sources: 7

PALM BEACH, Florida, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday they made significant progress toward a potential peace agreement after talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, while acknowledging unresolved issues including the status of Donbas and security guarantees. Trump said a prior two-and-a-half-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin was "excellent" and asserted Russia wants Ukraine to succeed, even as Russian strikes continued. Officials described a draft roughly 95 percent complete and discussed a 20-point plan; no formal deal was announced and follow-up diplomacy with European partners will continue soon. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Moonie | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Feb 24, 2022: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Prior to Dec 29, 2024: Trump conducts a two-and-a-half-hour phone call with Putin.
Dec 29, 2024: Trump hosts Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago for face-to-face talks and joint press conference.
Dec 29, 2024: Reports note ongoing Russian strikes while talks occurred; Zelenskyy posts weekly attack tallies.
After meeting: Officials describe a draft about 95% complete; leaders say unresolved Donbas and guarantee issues persist.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 71%, Right 29%

Who Benefited

Diplomats, mediators, and political actors seeking influence in European and transatlantic security discussions may gain visibility and leverage if negotiations progress toward a formal agreement.

Who Impacted

Ukrainian civilians and frontline forces continue to suffer from ongoing Russian strikes and uncertainty about territorial arrangements and long-term security guarantees.