Tetiana Frolova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a proposed 20-point peace framework is “90% agreed” following high-level talks with US President Donald Trump, but stressed that Ukraine’s position on its territory is unequivocal—calling it “the land of our nation” and warning that any referendum on the issue cannot be rushed or conducted under fire.

Ukrainian flags waved along the road to Mar-a-Lago on December 26 as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Florida for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, with both leaders suggesting that a potential breakthrough on peace talks could be near.

During the night and early morning of December 27, Russian forces carried out a coordinated missile and drone attack targeting residential areas, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes to agree with US President Donald Trump on a framework to end the war with Russia and is prepared to put the plan, which could involve territorial concessions, to a nationwide referendum if a ceasefire of at least 60 days can be secured. The two leaders are expected to meet on December 28 to finalize the proposal.