Trump Pushes Rapid Ukraine Peace Talks After Meeting Zelensky

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Trump Signals Urgent Push for Ukraine Peace Deal After Mar-a-Lago Meeting With Zelensky US President Donald Trump has declared that ending the war in Ukraine is his top priority, following high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago. Speaking to reporters during the meeting, Trump said both Ukraine and Russia want to reach a deal, stressing that “too many people are dying” and that the conflict must end as soon as possible. He described the war as the most difficult of several global conflicts he has handled, but insisted progress is being made. Trump praised Zelensky’s leadership and the resilience of the Ukrainian people, calling them “very brave” after enduring what he described as an unprecedented national ordeal. He said the meeting would focus on finalising key elements of a potential agreement and confirmed plans to speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly afterward to continue negotiations. The president rejected the idea of fixed deadlines, saying his only objective is to end the war. He also confirmed that discussions include a future security agreement, though details remain undecided. Trump emphasised that European nations are deeply involved in both security guarantees and protection measures, calling their role “terrific” and highly supportive of reaching a deal. President Zelensky said negotiations between US and Ukrainian teams have advanced significantly over the past month. He confirmed work on a “20-point plan” and additional prosperity and security documents, stating that around 90 percent of the plan has already been completed by both sides. Zelensky said the focus of the Mar-a-Lago meeting was on sequencing and strategy to move the process forward step by step. Trump also highlighted potential economic benefits for Ukraine, pointing to large-scale reconstruction and future investment opportunities once the war ends. He suggested that rebuilding could unlock significant long-term wealth for the country. Addressing recent attacks inside Russia, Trump dismissed claims that Moscow is not serious about peace. He said both sides are fighting a war and that both populations want it to end. He described the conflict as having “two willing countries” and “two willing leaders” seeking a resolution. On the issue of frozen Russian assets held in Europe, Trump said no final decision has been made but indicated that outcomes could be determined quickly if talks succeed. He warned that failure to reach an agreement could prolong the war for years and lead to millions more deaths. Trump credited his diplomatic team, including Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Senator Marco Rubio, for progress in negotiations. He concluded by saying the United States will also coordinate closely with European leaders and the European Council as talks move toward what he described as the final stages. ------------------------------------------------------ *Subscribe to Europe Pulse* Stay updated with the latest news from Europe.