Yesterday saw a series of important meetings and negotiations involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key attention was paid to the details of the talks, the statements made, possible concessions, and responses from partner countries, especially China.
Among the main topics was the potential of the first direct conversation in five years between Zelensky and Putin, as well as numerous notable comments from Trump about both the substance and atmosphere of the meetings. For example, Trump claimed that Putin wants a prosperous Ukraine, which prompted irony among participants and the public.
Trump emphasized his determination to end the war and reported significant progress in the negotiations, citing security guarantees for Ukraine as 95% agreed. Issues such as a free trade zone in Donbas and territorial compromises remain unresolved. According to Trump, temporary ceasefires and repairs at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant are seen as big steps.
Zelensky confirmed that most points of the peace plan are agreed and highlighted the importance of security guarantees. However, the issue of territorial concessions should be decided by referendum, including participation from Ukrainians abroad. Initially promised by the end of the year, possible decisions are now postponed to January.
China assessed the talks as showing little real breakthrough and announced a military mobilization around Taiwan, warning against its independence.
In summary: No breakthrough in the peace process was achieved, but the parties stressed ongoing movement toward solutions. A new round of talks is expected soon.
