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Trump and Zelensky will meet to discuss Ukraine’s peace proposal. This is what’s on the agenda
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Trump and Zelensky will meet to discuss Ukraine’s peace proposal. This is what’s on the agenda

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday AEDT to discuss plans to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy is expected to present a 20-point plan to his American counterpart and has expressed hope that “a lot can be decided before the new year.”
But Trump told US news channel Politico that Zelenskyy “has nothing until I approve it”.

“So we’ll see what he’s got.”

Before the talks, Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and they took part in a phone call with European leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday local time.

Zelenskyy confirmed on social media that the group of leaders would meet again after his talks with Trump.

What is in the twenty-point peace plan?

On Wednesday, Zelenskyy offered details of the draft 20-point peace proposal, which covers a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, economic prosperity, education and Ukraine’s association with Europe.
One of the main sticking points in the proposal is the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which has been under Russia’s control since March 2022.
Russia has announced plans to connect the nuclear power plant to its power grid as its forces continue to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing winter blackouts.
The US has proposed that the plant be jointly operated by Ukraine, Russia and the US, with each having an equal stake in a joint venture – although it would ultimately be under US leadership.

Ukraine has called for the power plant to be operated only by Ukraine and the US.

Another outstanding issue in the 20-point proposal is territorial claims in the Donbas region, where Russia wants Ukraine to cede control.
Ukraine has urged a halt to fighting at current battle lines, while the US proposed turning Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Donbas into demilitarized zones and a free economic zone.
The proposed 20-point plan also stated that Ukraine would become a member of the European Union on a “specifically determined date”, receive security guarantees and maintain the size of its armed forces.
In Canada, Zelenskyy told reporters that security guarantees would be a key focus of the Florida talks.

“Security guarantees must take place simultaneously with the end of the war, because we must have confidence that Russia will not start aggression again,” he said.

How has Russia reacted to the plan?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously stated that a peace deal must be based on the principles of the conditions he set in 2024, which include withdrawing Ukraine from the entire Donbas, ceding control of Zaporizhia and abandoning his goal of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

However, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that Putin indicated in a conversation with some top Russian businessmen on Wednesday that he was open to a territorial swap with Ukraine, although he insisted he wanted the entire Donbas.

Russia has also been launched hundreds of missiles and drone attacks over Kiev and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday local time, which Zelenskyy characterized as a response to his upcoming meeting with Trump.
Zelenskyy said he could not confirm whether Sunday’s meeting would lead to a signed agreement.
He said he would also call for additional pressure on Russia.
— With additional reporting from Reuters and Agence France-Presse.

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