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\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nWhile Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nThe informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nOn Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nRelations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nHas the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nLater, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nTrump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nMoscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nAs mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nhe asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nWhat remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nBoth US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nWhy does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nTrump said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\u201cHe wants to see it happen,\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\n\n\u201cHe wants to see it happen,\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nTrump reiterated his belief that Putin is genuinely interested in peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe wants to see it happen,\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\nTrump said, adding that refraining from bombing the facility was \u201ca big step.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump reiterated his belief that Putin is genuinely interested in peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe wants to see it happen,\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe told me very strongly, I believe him.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Why does the last 10% of the deal matter most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both US and Ukrainian officials have suggested that roughly 90% of a potential peace agreement has been settled. Zelensky repeated that assessment after the meeting, though Trump said he dislikes quantifying progress in percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What remains unresolved, however, may be the most consequential elements of the deal. Chief among them are territorial questions \u2014 particularly land already occupied by Russian forces \u2014 and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Trump openly floated the idea that Ukraine might be better off conceding territory now rather than risking further losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cAre you better off making a deal now?\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
he asked, warning that Russia could seize additional land in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mandated by Ukraine's constitution, Zelensky has demonstrated greater adaptability by indicating his readiness to put any peace deal to a national referendum. But he is adamant that any vote must come after a ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moscow has rejected that requirement. Before the talks, Russia launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine, and Kremlin officials reiterated their conviction that a temporary ceasefire would only exacerbate the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump and Putin \"generally share similar views\" on this matter, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and Ukraine must soon decide the fate of the eastern Donbas region, which is a key objective of the Russian campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, Trump called the future of the region \"one of the big issues\" still up for discussion and stated that progress was being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has the Trump\u2013Zelensky relationship finally stabilised?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relations between Trump and Zelensky have been closely watched since their contentious first meeting in February. None of the subsequent encounters has escalated into a public altercation, although they have reportedly<\/a> been tense behind closed doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, the optics were carefully managed. Trump greeted Zelensky with praise, calling him \u201cvery brave\u201d and commending the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky, in turn, repeatedly thanked Trump \u2014 a notable shift after Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly chastised him earlier this year for failing to show sufficient gratitude for US mediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The informal setting of Mar-a-Lago also played a role. Trump has long used the estate to cultivate personal rapport with world leaders, from China\u2019s Xi Jinping to Japan\u2019s late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Zelensky\u2019s visit was driven largely by Trump\u2019s holiday schedule rather than diplomatic symbolism, the relaxed environment appeared to soften the tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cHe walked in, he said, \u2018This place is gorgeous,\u2019\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Trump remarked afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cI don\u2019t think he wants to go to the White House anymore.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","post_title":"Trump and Zelensky meeting ends without major breakthrough","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"trump-and-zelensky-meeting-ends-without-major-breakthrough","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-29 10:35:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=9992","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};