United States Extends 15‑Year Security Guarantees to Ukraine, Trump Meets Zelenskyy, Paris Summit Set
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U.S. security guarantees anchor peace talks Washington pledged a 15‑year commitment to defend Ukraine, while President Zelenskyy urged an extension to 50 years to deter further Russian aggression [1][2]. He stressed that without such guarantees the war cannot realistically conclude. The offer forms the core of a broader 20‑point peace framework that Kyiv hopes to put to a national referendum.
Trump welcomes Zelenskyy at Florida resort The Ukrainian president arrived at Donald Trump’s Florida property, where Trump declared Kyiv and Moscow “closer than ever” to a settlement [1][2]. Both leaders discussed the guarantee package and the urgency of advancing negotiations. Trump’s public endorsement adds political weight to the diplomatic effort.
Troop withdrawals and Zaporizhzhia plant dominate discussions Negotiators continue to debate which forces will pull back from contested zones and the future of the Russian‑occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant [1][2]. Moscow has publicly rejected any deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil, shaping the contours of the security guarantees [2]. These issues remain the primary obstacles to finalizing the peace plan.
Paris meeting scheduled to lock in allied contributions French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Kyiv’s allies will convene in early January in Paris to detail each country’s concrete role in the guarantee scheme [1][2]. The summit will also address the referendum timeline, which Zelenskyy says requires a minimum 60‑day ceasefire before voting [2]. Successful coordination at the Paris talks is viewed as essential for moving the plan forward.
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AP: US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantees as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says: details the U.S. guarantee, Zelenskyy’s desire for a longer pledge, Trump’s Florida meeting, negotiation sticking points, and the upcoming Paris summit .
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The Hindu: U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantees as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says: adds Russia’s rejection of NATO troops, emphasizes the 20‑point plan referendum and ceasefire condition, and highlights Macron’s Paris gathering .
Timeline
Dec 28 2025 – President Donald Trump hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, saying the two leaders are “closer than ever to a peace settlement” while warning that “the talks could still collapse.” [2]
Dec 29 2025 – The United States offers Ukraine a 15‑year security guarantee as part of a proposed peace plan; Zelenskyy states, “I would prefer an American commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from seizing its neighbor’s land by force.” [1][2]
Dec 29 2025 – Zelenskyy emphasizes that “without security guarantees, realistically, the war will not end,” underscoring the guarantees as a non‑negotiable condition for ending the conflict. [1]
Dec 29 2025 – Negotiators continue to wrestle over troop‑withdrawal zones and the fate of the Russian‑occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which they describe as “a major sticking point in the talks.” [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 pushes for a national referendum on his 20‑point peace plan, noting that a ceasefire of at least 60 days is required before Ukrainians can vote. [2]
Dec 29 2025 – French President Emmanuel Macron announces that Kyiv’s allies will gather in Paris in early January 2026 to finalize each country’s concrete contributions to the security guarantees. [1][2]