Zelensky asked for 50-year security guarantees after Trump agreed to 15

Published December 29, 2025 11:12am ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Monday that he is pushing the United States to make security guarantees for his country beyond what President Donald Trump has said he would agree to.

In a series of social media posts, Zelensky disclosed more details about negotiations he held with Trump over the weekend that centered on a 20-point deal seeking to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. Security guarantees, as well as territorial concessions, have formed the crux of the peace talks the U.S. is brokering, which have spanned months. 

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