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Zelensky: Sought 50-Year Security Guarantees from Trump, Draft Proposes 15 Years from US

Published December 29, 2025, 10:20
Zelensky: Sought 50-Year Security Guarantees from Trump, Draft Proposes 15 Years from US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the draft agreement to end the war proposes 15 years of US security guarantees, while he had requested commitments from Donald Trump that could reach up to 50 years. Trump mentioned discussing the 20-point plan with Putin, and Ukraine desires a meeting of national security advisors with US and European officials. The future of Donbas remains a key issue, with the US proposing a free economic zone under certain conditions. Both leaders acknowledge that there are still “thorny issues” to be resolved, while Putin rejected a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that any peace agreement should be approved by the Ukrainian parliament or through a referendum.