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New Delhi: As the much-anticipated Trump–Zelenskyy meeting concluded on Sunday, several long-standing issues emerged as key points of discussion in the ongoing negotiations over the Russia–Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida for a two-hour meeting, during which they discussed territorial negotiations, the possibility of a ceasefire, and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, among other issues. The Russia–Ukraine conflict, which has undergone significant developments, continues to play a crucial role in shaping the global geopolitical landscape.
Following the meeting, Trump claimed that “95 per cent” of the negotiations had been completed. He added that European countries would play a major role in future security arrangements, with backing from the United States. However, the Donbas issue remains unresolved. While Ukraine has refused to withdraw its forces from the region, Russia continues to demand full control. Kyiv has argued that any such move would effectively freeze front lines at their current positions.
Trump floated the idea of creating a free economic zone in the region, though a Reuters report noted that the practical implementation of such a zone remains uncertain. Zelenskyy stated that any peace agreement would require approval from the Ukrainian Parliament. Trump expressed his support for the process and also conveyed his willingness to address the Ukrainian Parliament.
Prior to his meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Trump described the call as “productive,” Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov termed it “friendly.”Ushakov dismissed the 60-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the European Union and Zelenskyy, arguing that it would be ineffective and could prolong the war. Putin reportedly stressed that the Donbas issue must be resolved at the earliest.
Trump later said he was surprised to hear that “Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.” He also indicated that he planned to speak with Putin again following his discussions with Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev backed Trump’s diplomatic efforts in a post on X early Monday.
US negotiators have proposed shared control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been under Russian control for an extended period. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that repairs to power lines had begun following a local ceasefire.
Putin has reiterated his demand that Russia’s control over occupied parts of four Ukrainian regions, along with Crimea, be officially recognised. Moscow has also insisted that Ukraine withdraw from areas Russia has not fully captured—demands that Kyiv has firmly rejected.
The Kremlin has further warned that Ukraine must abandon its NATO bid, stating that any such move would be considered a “legitimate target.”
The Russia–Ukraine war has been ongoing for nearly eight years, with the full-scale invasion nearing its fourth year. According to the latest reports, at least two people were killed and 46 others—including two children—were injured in Kyiv after Russian forces launched a massive missile and drone attack. The assault occurred ahead of President Zelenskyy’s meeting with President Trump, as efforts continue to find a path toward ending the conflict.
