Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky Hold Lengthy Meeting at Mar-a-Lago Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, for about 2.5 hours, marking their longest in-person discussion to date.
Both leaders expressed optimism following the talks; Trump described it as a terrific meeting, while Zelensky called it a great meeting featuring thorough discussions.
Despite the positive rhetoric, there is no evidence of progress towards peace in the Ukraine conflict. Key issues remain unresolved, including whether Ukraine would have to cede territory as part of any peace deal.
Zelensky mentioned that any peace agreement could be put to a referendum, which introduces the possibility of territorial concessions. Security guarantees were said to be 100% agreed with the US, though details have not been publicly disclosed.
Russia has already rejected proposals such as a ceasefire and a multinational monitoring force, making acceptance by Moscow highly uncertain.
Trump continued to express positive views about Vladimir Putin, stating that Putin is serious about peace and wants Ukraine to succeed. This stance raises questions about Trump's potential responses if Russia rejects any proposed deal.
