Zelenskyy Schedules Florida Meeting With Trump President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will travel to Florida on Sunday to meet President Donald Trump and discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, noting that the 20‑point plan under negotiation is about 90 % complete[1]. He said the talks aim to solidify U.S. support and outline steps toward a durable peace framework[1]. The meeting follows a series of high‑level contacts between U.S. officials and Russian envoys in the same state[1].

Peace Framework Expected During Talks Zelenskyy expressed confidence that a comprehensive peace framework could be reached during the Florida summit, positioning it as a cornerstone of the broader effort to end the war[1]. He emphasized that any agreement must address Russian aggression while preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty[1]. The president linked the framework to the implementation of the 20‑point plan, which includes security, reconstruction, and diplomatic components[1].

Potential Ukrainian Troop Pullout Tied to Donbas Demilitarization Zelenskyy indicated he would consider withdrawing Ukrainian forces from the eastern industrial Donbas region if Russia retreats and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces[1]. He framed the conditional pullout as a confidence‑building measure that could accelerate negotiations[1]. The proposal hinges on verified Russian disengagement and robust monitoring mechanisms[1].

Recent Russian Attacks Cause Civilian Casualties and Infrastructure Damage A guided aerial bomb struck Zaporizhzhia, killing one civilian and wounding three, while six people were injured in Uman by separate attacks[1]. Russian drones targeted energy and port facilities in Mykolaiv and Odesa, disrupting logistics and power supplies[1]. These incidents underscore the ongoing intensity of hostilities despite diplomatic overtures[1].

Ukraine Hits Russian Novoshakhtinsk Refinery With Storm Shadow Ukrainian forces launched a Storm Shadow missile strike on the Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Russia’s Rostov region, aiming to curtail Moscow’s oil export revenue[1]. A firefighter was wounded while fighting the resulting blaze[1]. The operation reflects Kyiv’s strategy of targeting Russian energy assets to pressure the Kremlin economically[1].

Kremlin Says Dialogue With U.S. Will Continue Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow will maintain dialogue with U.S. representatives after Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with American officials in Florida[1]. He portrayed the continued talks as a sign of Russia’s willingness to engage on security issues[1]. Peskov did not comment on the specific content of the upcoming Zelenskyy‑Trump meeting[1].