U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, in what marked their fourth meeting in 2025. The talks come amid continued fighting in Ukraine and renewed diplomatic activity involving Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and European capitals.

According to Ukrainian officials, the meeting is based on a jointly developed 20-point framework, most of which has already been agreed upon. President Zelensky said the agenda includes security guarantees for Ukraine, economic support for post-war reconstruction, and territorial issues related to eastern Ukraine.

In the days leading up to the meeting, Russia intensified strikes on Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that if Ukraine does not seek a peaceful resolution, Russia would pursue its objectives by force. Earlier on Sunday, President Trump held a phone call with Putin, initiated by the U.S. side, to discuss the conflict ahead of the Zelensky meeting.

Zelensky stated that about 90 percent of the peace plan has been completed, with two major unresolved issues remaining: the future of eastern Ukrainian territories currently under Ukrainian control and the status of a nuclear power plant under Russian occupation.

President Trump said both Russia and Ukraine want the war to end and expressed optimism that progress could be made, while stressing that there is no fixed timetable. He noted that economic arrangements for Ukraine’s reconstruction are a key part of the discussions. He did not comment on whether frozen Russian assets in Europe could be used for this purpose.

When asked about security guarantees for Ukraine, Trump reacted sharply, saying guarantees would exist but could not be fully defined while the war continues.

Trump also said European countries have played a constructive role and are supportive of efforts to reach an agreement. European leaders, who spoke with Zelensky before the meeting and are expected to hold a follow-up call including Trump, have emphasized that any peace deal should include credible security guarantees for Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russia reiterated its opposition to a temporary ceasefire, with Kremlin officials saying it would only prolong the war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that any European military force deployed in Ukraine would be considered a legitimate target.

The two sides indicated that further contacts, including another phone call between Trump and Putin, are expected after the conclusion of the meeting.