Zelensky ‘traumatized’ by February confrontation with Trump

December 30, 2025

TL;DR

Zelensky was reportedly traumatized by a past meeting with Trump and Vance at the White House.
Zelensky sought explicit backing from European leaders before his meeting with Trump in Florida.
The previous White House meeting involved finalizing a deal for US access to Ukraine's mineral resources.
During that meeting, Trump scolded Zelensky for unwillingness to negotiate peace and for 'gambling with World War III'.
Zelensky and Trump met again in Florida, with Trump stating they are 'very close' to a settlement.
Territorial concessions are acknowledged as a difficult issue.
Zelensky's peace proposal includes freezing the frontline, Russian withdrawal, an 800,000-strong army, and security guarantees.
Russia has dismissed Zelensky's peace plan.

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