Zelensky: Peace rests on partners as “most intense diplomatic days” begin
Source: in-cyprus.com
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that while Ukraine is doing everything possible to end the war by the new year, the ultimate breakthrough depends on the resolve of international partners. In a powerful social media address released today, Sunday, December 28, 2025, Zelensky described the current period as some of the “most intense diplomatic days of the year.”
The President’s message comes just hours before his highly anticipated summit with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, scheduled for 1:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Greek time).
A week of “sick activity” and devastation
Zelensky accompanied his statement with a video showing the aftermath of Russia’s latest brutal assault. He provided staggering statistics on the scale of aggression faced by Ukraine this week alone:
Over 2,100 drones launched.
Approximately 800 bombs dropped.
94 missiles of various types fired.
The President noted that these strikes have primarily targeted civilian life and energy infrastructure. This follows Saturday’s massive ten-hour raid—the longest of the year—which left over 40% of Kyiv’s residents without heating in freezing temperatures.
The diplomatic “20-point” push
Zelensky made it clear that “decisions depend on our partners”—specifically those who provide military aid and those capable of tightening the economic vice on Moscow. The talks in Florida today are expected to focus on a 20-point peace plan, which Zelensky previously stated is “90% complete.”
Key pillars of the discussion today include:
Security Guarantees: Securing legally binding protection for Ukraine from both the US and Europe.
The Donbas Deadlock: Navigating US-led proposals for a “free economic zone” or potential troop withdrawals.
Air Defence: Finalizing the delivery of interceptor missiles to counter the current “Kinzhal” and “Shahed” onslaught.
Sanctions: Increasing political and economic pressure so that “Russians feel the effects of their own aggression.”
Zelensky warned that if a diplomatic consensus on territorial issues cannot be reached with the US, he may put the entire peace plan to a national referendum in Ukraine.
(information from skai.gr)
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