As of Saturday, December 27, 2025, the war in Ukraine has reached a critical diplomatic turning point. While Russia intensifies its bombardment of Kyiv and Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is preparing for a decisive meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday.
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Zelenskiy has confirmed that a 20-point peace plan—driven by the U.S.—is nearly finalized. The remaining obstacles are some of the war’s most difficult issues:
- Territorial Lines: The plan seeks to halt fighting at the current front lines. To address Russia’s demands for parts of the Donetsk region, the U.S. has proposed a “Free Economic Zone.”
- Security Guarantees: Ukraine is negotiating a security pact with the U.S. While Washington has offered a 15-year deal, Kyiv is pushing for longer, legally binding protections.
- Nuclear Control: A major sticking point remains the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, which Ukraine wants returned to international or joint control.
- The Referendum: If a compromise on land cannot be reached, Zelenskiy has suggested putting the plan to a national referendum, provided Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
The Diplomatic Schedule
- Today (Saturday): A preparatory call between Trump, Zelenskiy, and EU President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Sunday: The face-to-face meeting in Florida. Trump remains confident but firm, stating, “He doesn’t have anything until I approve it.”
- Moscow’s Stance: The Kremlin has confirmed receipt of the U.S. proposals, noting that while versions differ, the search for a settlement has reached a “turning point.”
Violence Amidst Diplomacy
Despite the talk of peace, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike Saturday morning.
- Kyiv Under Fire: At least eight people were wounded in the capital.
- Regional Spillover: The attacks forced Poland to scramble fighter jets and temporarily close the Rzeszow and Lublin airports near the Ukrainian border.
