Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Dec 26, 2025Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet
  2. Dec 27, 2025Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
  3. Dec 29, 2025Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

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Last development · Dec 29, 2025 — Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

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NPRLean Left· 274d ago

U.S. ramps up Ukraine diplomacy as Zelensky meets Trump

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelensky

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 274d ago

US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskyy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

BostonLean Left· 274d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Seattle TimesLean Left· 275d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks, asserts Russia and Ukraine both want peace, however elusive

Center

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NewsweekCenter· 273d ago

Zelensky reacts after Trump says Putin wants Ukraine to "succeed"

WHDH BostonLean Left· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine, Russia ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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WDIO DuluthCenter· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

KOB 4Center· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

WHDH BostonLean Left· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy - Boston News, Weather, Sports

BNO NewsCenter· 274d ago

Trump, Zelenskyy say progress made toward ending war in Ukraine

Right

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New York PostLean Right· 273d ago

Zelensky admits Ukraine ‘can’t win’ without US support

FortuneLean Right· 274d ago

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talking to Zelenskyy and Putin

New York PostLean Right· 274d ago

Zelensky splits with Trump, doubts Putin wants peace in Ukraine: ‘I don’t see it’

The American ConservativeLean Right· 274d ago

Trump, Meeting Zelensky, Says Russia–Ukraine Diplomacy in ‘Final Stages’

Fox NewsRight· 274d ago

Trump, Zelenskyy say Ukraine peace deal close but 'thorny issues' remain after Florida talks

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7 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 273d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Kyiv cannot win without US support as Putin orders advance in Zaporizhzhia

The GuardianLean Left· 274d ago

Ukraine war briefing: thorny questions remain after Trump-Zelenskyy talks

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 275d ago

Ukraine updates: Trump, Zelenskyy to meet in Florida – DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 275d ago

Trump expects outcome for Russia-Ukraine talks in weeks – DW

The GuardianLean Left· 275d ago

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida for peace talks after Russia intensifies strikes

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