Trump and Zelensky to meet at Mar-a-Lago over Ukraine’s war with Russia
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The talks will focus on ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine, with both leaders preparing to discuss key military and diplomatic issues.
The White House confirmed the meeting will take place at 1:00 PM local time (7:00 PM CET). Zelensky plans to stress that Ukraine will not accept a Kremlin-imposed peace deal or surrender to Russian demands. He will also request additional US air defence systems to bolster Ukraine's defences.
The discussions follow a recent phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This call has added a new layer to the upcoming Trump-Zelensky talks, with the US positioning itself as a mediator in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ordered by Putin in early 2022, remains the central issue. Zelensky's visit comes as Ukraine continues to resist Russian advances, relying heavily on Western military support.
The meeting at Mar-a-Lago will address both military aid and potential diplomatic paths forward. Zelensky's firm stance against Russian terms sets the tone for the negotiations. The outcome could influence the next phase of the war and Ukraine's defence strategy.
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