Trump Brokers Historic 'Peace Deal' After Two Hour Power Nap With Putin
KEY POINTS
- â˘President Trump met Ukrainian President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago claiming peace talks with Russia are nearing completion.
- â˘Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Putin for an hour and fifteen minutes before meeting Zelensky to discuss the U.S. peace plan.
- â˘Zelensky said he would hold a referendum if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, but Putin called this ceasefire a delay that could prolong the conflict.
In a dazzling display of international diplomacy, President Trump announced at the Mar-a-Lago summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. is in the 'final stages' of a peace plan that demands Ukraine casually hand over parts of Donbas to Russia. Two hours prior, Trump had what Putinâs advisor called a 'friendly tone' phone chat lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, basically a verbal spa day for peace. Zelensky sweetened the deal with a refereed 60-day ceasefire to legitimize a referendum during the Charmin-soft conflict, while Putin mumbled that the ceasefire would "only prolong the conflict." Trump capped it off with vague promises of 'strong security guarantees' and plans for a power conference call with European leaders, proving true peace starts with lots of confusing group chats.
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Source: Axios | Published: 12/28/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid