U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, but he acknowledged that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years.
The president’s statements came after the two leaders met for a discussion that took place after what Trump described as an “excellent,” two-and-a-half-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose invasion of Ukraine launched the war four years ago. Trump insisted he believed Putin still wants peace, even as Russia launched another round of attacks on Ukraine while Zelenskyy flew to the United States for the latest round of negotiations.
“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump said during a late afternoon news conference following a meeting with Zelenskyy, whom he repeatedly praised as “brave.”
Trump says he offered to speak to Ukraine’s parliament to get the war ended:
Zelensky: “You are welcome”
Trump: “Yeah… I know.” 🤣pic.twitter.com/MceyKtTgWf
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) December 28, 2025
Trump says "very close" to Russia Ukraine peace deal after Zelensky meeting
"Some say we are 95% there, probably 🅱️iggest since WW2"
Called European leaders, commissioner and UK PM during Mar-a-Lago talks
Discussed security guarantees, territorial issues and economic recovery pic.twitter.com/CB48SHtLgi
— Boi Agent One (@boiagentone) December 28, 2025
