Zelenskyy Seeks 50-Year Security Guarantees in Trump Talks as Peace Plan Progress Noted

. President Donald Trump during their recent discussions, emphasizing the need for a long-term commitment to deter Russian aggression. This comes as part of broader peace efforts that include a 20-point plan being worked out between the two countries.

Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of extended security commitments during a meeting with Trump at the latter’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. While the U.S. has proposed a 15-year security guarantee as part of the peace framework, Zelenskyy expressed a preference for a significantly longer-term assurance. , but the Ukrainian side sees this as insufficient to prevent potential future Russian threats.

The discussions between Zelenskyy and Trump covered a range of issues critical to ending the war, including the future of the region and the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which remains under Russian occupation. Despite the progress made, both leaders acknowledged that several key issues remain unresolved. Zelenskyy reiterated that no consensus was reached on Russia’s demand for Ukraine to withdraw from parts of the Donbas, a major obstacle to finalizing the peace plan.

Zelenskyy has also signaled plans to meet with European leaders in the coming days to further discuss the peace proposals. Any potential peace agreement, he emphasized, should be put to a national referendum in Ukraine, . The president pointed out that Russia does not seem to be pursuing a ceasefire, citing recent heavy drone and missile attacks as evidence.

Trump, for his part, noted that the negotiations are “closer than ever” to a resolution but also acknowledged the possibility that the process could still collapse. He indicated a willingness to consider extending the security guarantees beyond 15 years, calling it a “historic decision” if enacted. However, he stressed that the final approval of any guarantees would require Congressional backing.

The proposed security arrangements include mechanisms for monitoring peace agreements and the potential presence of international partners in Ukraine. Zelenskyy said these measures would provide a “technical monitoring and presence” to ensure the security and stability of postwar Ukraine. The details of the guarantees have not been made public, but they are understood to involve collaboration with the U.S. and a “Coalition of the Willing.”

Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of European involvement in the peace plan and confirmed that European allies are expected to contribute to the security framework. French President , for instance, mentioned that Kyiv’s allies would convene in early January to finalize specific commitments from each country.

In closing, Zelenskyy reiterated his stance that any territorial concessions to Russia are unacceptable. He reiterated that such demands are part of a larger Russian fantasy aimed at eliminating Ukraine’s sovereignty on its own soil. The talks with Trump are seen as a pivotal step in shaping the future of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and in securing a durable peace framework.