Two major obstacles to ending the war in Ukraine, Zelensky: US offers 15 years of security, Ukraine wants 50

2025-12-29 18:00:48Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Two major obstacles to ending the war in Ukraine, Zelensky: US offers 15 years
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky

The meeting in Florida between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky has produced the first concrete moves to end the war.

While Trump says the deal is "95% done," the sticking point remains the duration of US protection and the fate of the occupied territories.

Security guarantees: 15 or 50 years?

Washington has offered Ukraine a security promise for the next 15 years. However, Zelensky is asking for more.

He has stated that with a neighbor like Russia, peace is never secure, so he wants American defense to last 30 to 50 years.

According to him, guarantees should begin the moment peace is signed.

What remains unresolved?

Although the parties say they are very close, two major obstacles are still on the table:

Territories: The fate of the Donbas region remains unclear. Russia demands the total withdrawal of Ukrainian troops, while Ukraine proposes that the area be economically and defended by its own forces.

Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant: This nuclear power plant, currently in Russian hands, is a key point that Zelensky wants to resolve before signing anything.

What do Trump and the Kremlin say?

President Trump expressed optimism, saying that European allies will also bear a large burden in this process.

On the other hand, the Kremlin has agreed with Trump's assessment that "peace is near," but remains opposed to a temporary ceasefire that would allow Ukraine to hold a popular referendum on the agreement.

Next steps

Ukrainian officials are expected to visit the White House to finalize details in January.

Next month, European allies will gather in France to discuss their role in security guarantees.

While talks continue in the luxurious halls of Florida, the war on the ground has not stopped. During the night, both sides have continued to attack with drones and missiles, showing that the path to the promised peace remains difficult.


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