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Trump Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantees in Peace Talks
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Donbas region and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved as negotiations reach final stage
President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met at Mar-a-Lago Sunday, declaring they are '90%' toward a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump offered 15-year legally binding security guarantees, though Zelenskyy requested up to 50 years.
Key obstacles remain including control of the Donbas region and Europe's largest nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia. The Kremlin agreed negotiations are in final stages but maintains hard-line territorial demands. Zelenskyy said any peace plan should be put to Ukrainian referendum requiring at least a 60-day ceasefire, which Russia has rejected.
Key Facts
- Trump spoke with Putin for 2+ hours before meeting Zelenskyy
- 15-year security guarantees offered; Zelenskyy requested up to 50 years
- Control of Donbas region and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remain unresolved
- Zelenskyy wants 60-day ceasefire for national referendum on peace plan
- Russia demands full Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas, rejects temporary ceasefires
- Trump and Zelenskyy say talks are '90-95%' complete with 'one or two thorny issues' remaining