President Donald Trump described a productive series of discussions following his December 28, 2025, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, highlighting a separate two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “excellent” and indicating movement toward a resolution in Ukraine.

Trump emphasized that the conversations with both leaders, as well as with European figures including French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, focused on aligning strategies for peace and ending the conflict in Ukraine. “We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things,” Trump said, noting the collaborative tone and willingness of all parties to negotiate.

The Florida meeting with Zelenskyy served as an opportunity to review current negotiations, explore pathways to a ceasefire, and coordinate with NATO allies. Trump’s public statements underscored his belief that constructive dialogue with Putin is producing tangible progress, a contrast to prior approaches that relied heavily on sanctions and indirect diplomacy.

Administration officials emphasized that the discussions also covered European security concerns and economic implications of the ongoing war, highlighting Trump’s effort to create a broad coalition of leaders willing to engage directly on conflict resolution. Observers note that Trump’s hands-on diplomatic style seeks to bridge communication gaps between Kyiv, Moscow, and Western capitals to facilitate a sustainable peace framework.

As talks continue, Trump’s comments suggest optimism about reaching agreements that could reduce hostilities, stabilize the region, and strengthen U.S.-led international coordination in addressing one of the most pressing global crises.