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Watch: Trump says security guarantees '95 per cent' agreed
James Reynolds29 December 2025 09:45
Details emerge on shape of post-war Ukraine
We are learning more from Zelensky about the issues discussed with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday.
He says that Trump offered strong security guarantees for Ukraine at the meeting, which he said were “100 per cent” agreed.
There was also talk of a prosperity package that could include a free trade agreement with the United States.
Zelensky told reporters that a 20-point peace plan should be signed by Ukraine, the US, Russia and Europe, and also put to a referendum in Ukraine.
Some issues - notably territory - remain unresolved.
James Reynolds29 December 2025 09:31
Current plan 'details 15 years of security assurances' in blow to Ukraine
The draft plan under discussion to end the war includes US security guarantees for 15 years, Ukraine’s Zelensky told reporters this morning.
It would fall substantially short of the 50 years Ukraine has been asking for.
As a reminder, Trump has assured that Ukraine and the US are 95 per cent aligned on the major issues. Details on the shape of security guarantees are still scarce.

James Reynolds29 December 2025 09:14
Russian drones pound Ukraine during Trump-Zelensky talks
Ukraine’s air force has said that Russia launched 25 drones on Sunday as talks were taking place between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, with the majority shot down.
Drones were fired in the direction of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine and Novodonetsk in the Donetsk region, Ukraine’s military said.
It comes just days after Russia launched a huge aerial bombardment on major cities including Kyiv, where an apartment was hit.
Daniel Keane29 December 2025 08:50
What are Trump's ‘Nato-style’ guarantees?
Donald Trump has said that security guarantees for Ukraine are “95 per cent” finalised - but it remains unclear what these will entail.
Ukraine is still asking for clear security guarantees, which Europe is offering to front with a multinational force supplied by members of the “Coalition of the Willing” and supported by the US.
Washington has offered Kyiv safeguards modelled on Nato’s Article 5, allowing for collective defence, according to US officials.
Details are still scarce and it’s unclear what kind of response the US will be committed to should Russia break the peace.
Russia still says it will not accept what it calls Nato peacekeepers in Ukraine under any circumstances.
Daniel Keane29 December 2025 08:23
What we know about the Florida talks
Trump and Zelensky held a two-and-a-half-hour meeting and both described the talks as positive.
Despite upbeat language, no clear breakthrough or concrete progress towards peace was announced.
A key unresolved issue is whether Ukraine will have to give up territory, a demand pushed by Russia.
Security guarantees for Ukraine are still unclear, despite claims that they are agreed in principle.
There is no sign that Russia will accept proposals discussed by the US and Ukraine.
Trump continues to speak positively about Vladimir Putin, suggesting pressure remains focused on Kyiv.
Maroosha Muzaffar29 December 2025 08:00
Trump warns of ‘thorny issues’ after crunch peace deal talks with Zelensky
Maroosha Muzaffar29 December 2025 07:15
Trump planning another call with Putin
Donald Trump is planning to have another call with Putin, whose adviser said Kyiv must make “bold” political decisions on contested territory for a full ceasefire.
While Trump said progress is being made, he warned that unresolved issues could derail talks within weeks.
Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s readiness for peace but stressed that sensitive issues remain.

“Ukraine is ready for peace,” he said.
Russia, meanwhile, insists on keeping occupied Ukrainian territory, blocking Nato membership for Kyiv, limiting Ukraine’s military, and securing other political concessions – demands Ukraine has rejected.
Maroosha Muzaffar29 December 2025 06:30
Trump says Ukraine and Russia ‘closer than ever before’ to a peace deal
US president Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal after meeting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, following a lengthy phone call with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Trump expressed optimism that Putin wants peace, even as Russia continued attacks on Ukraine, but cautioned that negotiations remain complex and could still collapse.
Trump and Zelensky acknowledged major sticking points, particularly the future of the Donbas region and security guarantees to prevent future Russian invasions.
Zelensky said a 20-point draft peace plan is about 90 per cent ready, with the US offering Nato-like security guarantees if Ukraine drops its bid to join the alliance.
European leaders were briefed, and Trump said further meetings could take place soon.
Maroosha Muzaffar29 December 2025 05:45
Recap: Trump hails ‘terrific’ Ukraine peace plan meeting with Zelensky and claims ‘a lot of progress’ made
Donald Trump hailed crucial peace talks between the US and Ukraine as “terrific”, but acknowledged “thorny issues” remained before a deal could be achieved over the war with Russia.
The two leaders gave little away during a press conference following the discussions, but Mr Trump said he believed “a lot of progress” had been made.
You can read the full report from Bryony Gooch and Nicole Wootton-Cane below:
Nicole Wootton-Cane29 December 2025 05:00


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