Sat Dec 27 05:24:38 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Meet Zelenskyy Amid Stalled Peace Talks
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “doesn’t have anything until I approve it,” ahead of their scheduled meeting this Sunday in Florida. The comment, made in an interview with Politico published Friday, signals a potentially tough negotiating stance by the U.S. leader as he attempts to broker a peace deal to end the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
President Trump expressed optimism that the meeting would be productive, with President Zelenskyy expected to address the crucial issue of territorial disputes, a major obstacle in current negotiations. President Zelenskyy also voiced hopes of establishing a peace framework during the meeting.
The Kremlin confirmed prior contact with U.S. representatives, stating that discussions would continue. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev previously met with U.S. envoys in Florida.
President Trump’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began in February 2022, face significant hurdles due to the conflicting demands of Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy on December 28th, 2025, is being closely watched for any potential breakthroughs in the peace process.
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