Overview
- After nearly three hours of talks in Florida, Trump and Zelenski reported that a 20-point plan is about 90–95% complete but short of a final deal.
- Trump held a confirmed, lengthy call with Putin before the meeting that both sides described as productive, with further U.S.–Russia contacts expected.
- Core sticking points include the future of Donbas, robust Article‑5‑like security guarantees for Ukraine, and the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility.
- Negotiators referenced options under discussion such as demilitarized buffer areas and the possibility of Ukrainian elections or a referendum tied to any agreement.
- Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv continued around the talks, while European leaders engaged in consultations and additional negotiations were slated to continue into January.