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Trump Disappointed Zelenskyy Hasn't Reviewed US Peace Plan

Published 8 December 2025

United States President Donald Trump expressed disappointment on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had not yet reviewed a U.S.-drafted peace proposal aimed at resolving the war with Russia, following three days of negotiations in Florida that concluded without a clear agreement.

The talks, which wrapped up on Saturday, involved U.S. and Ukrainian delegations seeking to bridge gaps in the American plan. Trump shared his views with reporters in Washington that evening, ahead of attending the Kennedy Center Honors. "I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelenskyy hasn't yet read the proposal, that was as of a few hours ago," he said. "His people love it, but he hasn't." Trump added that he believed Russia was amenable to the deal, though he noted uncertainty about Zelenskyy's stance. "Russia is, I believe, fine with it, but I'm not sure that Zelenskyy's fine with it. His people love it. But he isn't ready."

Zelenskyy, who did not attend the Florida meetings in person, described the discussions as constructive yet challenging in comments after the sessions ended. He participated in a phone call on Saturday with U.S. negotiators, including special envoy Steve...

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