U.S. Proposes 15‑Year Guarantees for Ukraine, Trump Hosts Zelenskyy Ahead of Paris Talks
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U.S. Security Guarantees Tied to Peace Plan The United States announced a 15‑year security guarantee for Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said is part of a broader peace proposal [1][2]. Zelenskyy indicated he would prefer a commitment lasting up to 50 years to deter further Russian aggression. The specifics of the guarantee were not disclosed, but they are intended to underpin any negotiated settlement.
Trump Welcomes Zelenskyy at Florida Resort Former President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy at his Florida resort on Sunday, framing the meeting as a step toward peace [1][2]. Trump claimed Kyiv and Moscow are “closer than ever” to a settlement, while warning that talks could still collapse. The encounter underscored U.S. involvement in shaping the diplomatic agenda.
Core Negotiation Issues Remain Unresolved Delegates continue to dispute the sequencing of force withdrawals and the future of the Russian‑occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant [1][2]. Both articles cite these points as major sticking points that could derail the peace process. No consensus has emerged on how to address the plant’s safety or the exact pull‑out timetable.
Paris Summit Planned for Early January French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Kyiv’s allies will convene in Paris in early January to finalize each country’s concrete contributions to the security guarantees [1][2]. The meeting aims to translate the U.S. offer into a multilateral framework. Details of the contributions remain to be negotiated.
Zelenskyy Seeks Referendum, Russia Rejects NATO Troops Zelenskyy expressed a desire to hold a national referendum on a 20‑point peace plan, contingent on a minimum 60‑day ceasefire [2]. Russia has publicly refused any deployment of NATO forces on Ukrainian soil, shaping the contours of the proposed guarantees [2]. This stance was not mentioned in the AP report, highlighting a divergence in coverage.
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AP: U.S. Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantees as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says: details the 15‑year guarantee, Zelenskyy’s preference for up to 50 years, Trump’s Florida meeting, negotiation hurdles over troop withdrawals and Zaporizhzhia, and the upcoming Paris summit; omits Russia’s NATO stance and referendum plans.
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The Hindu: U.S. Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantees as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says: mirrors AP’s core facts while adding Russia’s opposition to NATO troops, Zelenskyy’s push for a referendum on a 20‑point plan, and the requirement of a 60‑day ceasefire before voting; emphasizes broader diplomatic dynamics.
Timeline
Dec 28, 2025 – President Donald Trump hosts President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, saying Kyiv and Moscow are “closer than ever” to a peace settlement while warning the talks could still collapse [1][2].
Dec 29, 2025 – Zelenskyy announces that the United States offers Ukraine a 15‑year security guarantee as part of a proposed peace plan and says he would prefer a commitment of up to 50 years to deter further Russian aggression [1][2].
Dec 29, 2025 – Zelenskyy stresses that without long‑term security guarantees the war cannot realistically end, underscoring the guarantees as a non‑negotiable pillar of any settlement [1].
Dec 29, 2025 – Negotiators continue to haggle over the sequencing of force withdrawals and the future of the Russian‑occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, both identified as critical sticking points [1][2].
Dec 29, 2025 – Moscow declares it will not accept the deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil, shaping the contours of the security‑guarantee discussions [2].
Dec 29, 2025 – Zelenskyy says he will seek a national referendum on his 20‑point peace plan, but a cease‑fire of at least 60 days is required before the vote can be held [2].
Early Jan 2026 – French President Emmanuel Macron announces that Kyiv’s allies will convene in Paris to finalize each country’s concrete contributions to the security guarantees promised to Ukraine [1][2].