Newshour Zelensky and Trump hold peace plan talks in Florida
Dec 28, 2025
Sean Dilley, a BBC correspondent in Washington DC, provides deep insights into Zelensky and Trump's significant meeting about a US-brokered peace plan for Ukraine. He discusses public reactions from Kyiv, revealing concerns about Russia's commitment to negotiate and the ongoing fears among civilians. Dilley also highlights past tensions and dynamics of US-Ukrainian relations. The conversation dives into the implications of these talks and the uncertainty that remains about territorial and security issues.
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Florida Talks Center On 20-Point Plan
- Talks in Florida focus on an updated US-brokered 20-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Moscow has not backed the plan, leaving a crucial gap in any deal's feasibility.
Kyiv Resident Doubts Quick Peace
- A Kyiv resident expressed scepticism about talks after seeing ceasefire promises broken by renewed attacks.
- They said they only want peace but worried Russia would drag negotiations out.
Previous Talks Stirred International Concern
- Earlier visits to the White House produced mixed outcomes and public diplomatic friction.
- The November US proposal was seen by some allies as slanted toward Moscow, prompting international pushback.