The meeting between Zelensky and Trump did not yield a breakthrough: Sky News on concessions and despair.

According to ТСН: The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida on December 28 did not lead to significant changes in addressing key issues.

According to Sky News international correspondent John Sparks, Trump demonstrated a noticeable level of awareness about the situation in Ukraine. For example, he expressed a willingness to visit Ukraine and address parliament if it would help in achieving a peaceful settlement. Sparks noted that this 'showed a certain level of Trump's awareness regarding some details.'

The correspondent also emphasized that Ukraine will likely have to make difficult concessions. In particular, Zelensky spoke about the possibility of holding a referendum, suggesting a certain level of desperation on the Ukrainian side. Sparks stated:

'Right now, Zelensky is talking about the possibility of a referendum; he has never mentioned this before. He does not dismiss it. I see a certain level of despair on the Ukrainian side.'

According to Sparks, Kyiv needs a peace agreement for several reasons: Ukrainian troops are exhausted on the front, and the country is also losing territories.

It is worth noting that after detailed negotiations between Zelensky and Trump, there were no significant changes in the positions of the parties. As Sky News notes, the meeting in Mar-a-Lago led to many statements and discussions, but tangible results were few.

The Moment of Peace

Meanwhile, CNN highlighted the key moments of the new meeting between Zelensky and Trump. Both presidents emphasized that the process of peaceful settlement is complex and will take more time. Despite the difficulties, Trump showed some commitment to Russia's positions and praised Zelensky, once again expressing confidence that peace is close.

Thus, even after the meeting, it is clear that the conflict in Ukraine remains complex and requires serious efforts from both sides. The discussion of the possibility of a referendum as a way to resolve the situation indicates the urgency of seeking compromises. Observers will continue to closely monitor the developments as peace in the region remains a key issue for stability in Europe.