In a landmark diplomatic meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled substantial progress toward a potential peace resolution for the ongoing conflict with Russia, revealing they are approximately 90% aligned on a comprehensive 20-point peace plan.

The high-stakes diplomatic summit, which lasted roughly two and a half hours, brought together key international leaders and included discussions with representatives from France, Finland, Poland, Norway, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, NATO, and the European Commission. Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts, emphasizing the critical importance of securing robust security guarantees for Ukraine during the negotiations.

Trump conveyed optimism about the potential for resolution, stating that if negotiations proceed smoothly, a breakthrough could be achieved in a matter of weeks. When discussing territorial complexities surrounding the Donbas region, both leaders acknowledged the challenging nature of land disputes, with Trump noting that some territories remain contested and potentially 'up for grabs'.

Prior to the Mar-a-Lago meeting, Trump reported having a 'good and productive' telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed confidence that both Putin and Zelenskyy are genuinely interested in achieving peace, repeatedly emphasizing the urgent need to 'make a deal' and stop the ongoing loss of life.

The meeting was attended by a distinguished group of diplomatic and political figures, including Witkoff, Kushner, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Zelenskyy arrived shortly before 1:30 p.m., where he was greeted by Trump with a handshake, symbolically positioned between American and Ukrainian flags.

Zelenskyy also highlighted the significant challenges Ukraine has faced, revealing that in recent weeks, Russia launched over 2,100 attack drones, approximately 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles of various types. Despite these aggressive attacks, including a recent strike on Kyiv, the Ukrainian president remains committed to diplomatic resolution and has called on international partners to maintain pressure on Russia.

Looking ahead, Zelenskyy announced plans for a potential gathering in Washington in January, where he expects to continue these critical peace negotiations with European leaders. The Ukrainian president stressed the importance of maintaining international support, sanctions against Russia, and comprehensive political pressure to address the ongoing conflict.

As the year draws to a close, both leaders expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a peaceful resolution, with Trump stating they have 'the makings of a deal that's good for Ukraine, good for everybody.' The diplomatic efforts represent a significant step toward potentially ending the prolonged and devastating conflict.