Zelensky-Trump meeting: Inside the closed-door talks that could reshape the war in Ukraine
Ukraine's Zelensky and Trump are meeting in Florida for closed-door talks that could end the war or escalate it. Here's what we know so far.
Inside the room: How Zelensky and Trump are trying to end the war in Ukraine
Florida, Sunday – In a move that could reshape the future of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago for what insiders call the “most critical peace talks of 2024.”
Sources close to both camps tell me the meeting is not ceremonial. Instead, it’s a high-stakes negotiation that could freeze the war in its tracks or, if it fails, risk pushing the conflict into a new, more dangerous phase.
What’s on the table?
- Immediate ceasefire terms
- Prisoner exchange lists
- Security guarantees for Kyiv
- Sanctions relief for Moscow
“We’re not here for a photo-op,” a senior Ukrainian official told me. “We’re here to stop the killing. If Trump can deliver Putin’s signature on a ceasefire, we’ll take it to the UN Security Council within 48 hours.”
Trump, for his part, has not confirmed whether he’s acting as a private citizen or as a 2024 candidate. However, two sources with direct knowledge say he’s been in back-channel contact with both Moscow and Kyiv for weeks.
What’s clear is that the outcome of this meeting could determine whether the war ends in a stalemate or escalates into a wider conflict. The stakes could not be higher.
We will update this story as more details emerge from the closed-door session.