On December 28, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, fresh off a productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The agenda? A 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis 🕊️.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Ceasefire timetable: Draft outlines when and how fighting should stop.
- Demilitarized zone (DMZ): A buffer area where no military forces can stay.
- Zaporizhzhia power plant: Plans for safe management of Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
- Donbas region: Discussions on who controls key cities and towns.
- Security guarantees: Backing for Ukraine’s safety post-conflict from the U.S., EU, and NATO.
According to Trump, about 95% of the plan is locked in, with "one or two very thorny issues" left to sort out. Zelenskyy added that nearly 100% of the security guarantees have been agreed. Sounds like we’re on the home stretch! 🏁
During their joint press conference, the two leaders also touched base with European allies, creating a united front in this global effort. While details remain under wraps, the momentum is real – and fast. For the digitally connected youth in South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder of how interconnected our world is, from Manila to Mumbai to Jakarta.
Stay tuned as negotiations move into their final stages. Could peace finally be on the horizon? Let’s hope so.
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Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine peace plan after call with Putin
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