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Trump Holds "Very Productive" Call with Putin Ahead of Zelensky Peace Talks

President Trump announced a "very productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin just before hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago. The leaders were set to discuss a detailed 20-point peace plan framework addressing ceasefire timetables, territorial control, and security guarantees. Following the bilateral meeting, which Trump called "excellent," he and Zelensky consulted with several European leaders and NATO officials. Trump stated that peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine were "very close" and significant progress had been made.

Key Points: Trump-Putin Call Before Ukraine Peace Meeting with Zelensky

  • Trump-Putin call before Zelensky meeting
  • 20-point peace plan framework discussed
  • European leaders consulted post-meeting
  • Talks described as "very close" to deal
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Trump says he had 'very productive' phone call with Putin prior to meeting with Zelensky

President Trump described a "very productive" call with Putin prior to meeting Zelensky to discuss a 20-point Ukraine peace plan framework at Mar-a-Lago.

"We've made a lot of progress on ending that war. - Donald Trump"

Washington, Dec 29

US President Donald Trump said that he had a "very productive" telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in US Florida on Sunday over the latest draft of a peace plan aimed at ending the Ukraine crisis.

"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelensky of Ukraine," said Trump on Truth Social.

"The meeting will take place in the main dining room of Mar-a-Lago. Press is invited," he added.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the telephone conversation between Putin and Trump on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Trump and Zelensky were expected to talk about the framework of the 20-point peace plan, including a possible ceasefire timetable, a proposed demilitarized zone, the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, territorial control of the Donbas region, and security guarantees following the end of the crisis.

Trump said that peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine were "very close" following what he described as a "terrific meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

"We've done very well. We've had discussions on just about every subject," Trump told reporters after the meeting, adding that the two sides had "made a lot of progress on ending that war."

Trump said he and Zelensky had also spoken with several European leaders after their bilateral discussions, describing the outreach as appropriate given the stakes involved. He listed leaders from France, Finland, Poland, Norway, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

"We thought it was appropriate to speak with them," Trump said. "Our meeting was excellent."

- IANS

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Priya S
"Very productive" is what all politicians say. Let's see the actual plan. The mention of the Zaporizhzhia plant is crucial - a nuclear disaster would affect everyone, including South Asia. Hope they prioritize that. 🤞
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Aditya G
As an Indian, my primary concern is how this affects our strategic partnerships and oil imports. A stable resolution is good for global trade. But Trump's style of diplomacy is so unpredictable. Meeting at Mar-a-Lago again...
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I have to criticize the approach. Announcing a "very productive" call before the actual meeting with Zelensky seems like it could undermine Ukraine's position. Negotiations require careful balance, not public pronouncements that might favor one side.
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Karthik V
The 20-point plan sounds comprehensive. The devil will be in the details, especially on Donbas. Hope they find a middle path. Endless war helps no one. India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy, so this is a step in the right direction.
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Nisha Z
Good that European leaders were looped in. This isn't just a US-Russia issue. A lasting peace needs buy-in from all affected parties. Fingers crossed! 🙏 The economic ripple effects have been felt in our markets too.

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