Zelensky Schedules Florida Meeting With Trump Amid Kyiv Bombardment President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed a Sunday meeting at Mar‑a‑Lago to present an updated U.S.‑brokered peace framework and request security guarantees for Ukraine [1][2]. The talks follow a weekend of intensive Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv that Zelensky cited as proof Moscow “doesn’t want peace.” Trump told Politico he will not consider the draft until he personally approves it, expecting to receive the document on Sunday [1][2].

Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Inflicts Casualties and Infrastructure Damage A ten‑hour barrage on Friday night killed two civilians and injured 32, while additional strikes Saturday left large parts of Kyiv without heating and damaged energy facilities [1]. Overnight attacks the next day wounded at least five more residents, prompting Kyiv’s mayor to credit air‑defence systems for repelling the assault [2]. Ukrainian officials warned that drone and missile threats remain widespread across the country [2].

Ukraine’s 20‑Point Peace Blueprint Near Completion Zelensky announced the 20‑point plan is 90 % finished and aims to be fully ready before the new year, covering territorial concessions, security guarantees, and a “free economic zone” for the Donbas region [1][2]. He noted that Russia controls roughly 75 % of Donetsk and 99 % of Luhansk, framing any concession discussions around these realities [1]. The plan also proposes mechanisms for post‑conflict reconstruction and the return of displaced persons [2].

Russia Rejects U.S. Plan and Signals Military Option A senior Russian official described the American peace proposal as “radically different” from Moscow’s own negotiations, hinting at a diplomatic impasse [2]. President Vladimir Putin warned that if Kyiv refuses a peaceful settlement, Russia will achieve its objectives militarily [1]. State media echoed the message, emphasizing Moscow’s readiness to continue the offensive [1].

Trump Demands Final Approval Before Zelensky’s Draft Advances In the same interview, Trump asserted that Zelensky “doesn’t have anything until I approve it,” underscoring the U.S. president’s leverage in the process [1][2]. He also indicated an upcoming conversation with Putin and noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would visit him shortly [2]. These remarks suggest the Florida meeting will focus as much on U.S. political dynamics as on Ukraine’s peace terms [1].