Trump brokers fragile Ukraine peace talks: Zelensky signals compromise as Russian strikes intensify – NaturalNews.com

Following a high-stakes meeting at Mar-a-Lago with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a subsequent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Sunday, Dec. 28, that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia were making "a lot of progress" toward resolving the disputed status of the Donbas region. Despite ongoing Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and Zelensky's refusal to concede territory, Trump expressed optimism, stating, "It's unresolved, but it's getting a lot closer." The discussions, which included European leaders, could pave the way for a trilateral summit involving Trump, Putin and Zelensky—potentially marking a turning point in the nearly three-year war. Trump's mediation efforts come at a critical juncture, with Ukraine facing severe military strain and dwindling Western arms supplies. Zelensky claimed that 90% of a potential peace framework has been agreed upon, with U.S.-Ukraine security guarantees "100% agreed." However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused European leaders of obstructing peace, saying the EU has become the main obstacle. Hours before Zelensky arrived in Florida, Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv in months, deploying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and over 500 drones. Zelensky framed the assault as Putin's rejection of diplomacy. Moscow has also raised questions about Zelensky's legitimacy, citing cancelled elections, and continues to insist on territorial concessions that Kyiv has resisted. As talks continue, deep divisions remain—Ukraine resists territorial concessions, Russia demands them, and ongoing violence threatens progress. Trump has offered to address Ukraine's parliament to bolster support for a peace deal. For now, negotiations are described as fragile and developing.