Washington, December 28 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump is preparing for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida on Sunday, as Kyiv advances with a new 20-point peace plan designed to conclude Russia's nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine.

The White House announced on Friday (local time) that Trump would meet Zelensky at Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28.

Prior to the meeting, Trump positioned himself as the decisive figure in any potential agreement between Ukraine and Russia, expressing caution regarding Zelensky's recent proposal. "He doesn't have anything until I approve it," Trump stated in an interview with POLITICO. "So we'll see what he's got."

Zelensky has indicated that he will present a revised peace framework during the discussions, which will include suggestions for a demilitarized zone and dialogue regarding US security guarantees.

On Saturday, Zelensky made a brief stop in a Canadian city before heading to Florida for his talks with Trump aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis.

Addressing reporters on Friday, the Ukrainian leader noted that the two parties would attempt to "finalize as much as we can," while admitting that he could not foresee whether the meeting would yield a concrete agreement.

Previously, Zelensky expressed hope, stating on X that "a lot can be decided before the New Year."

Trump conveyed optimism regarding the discussions with Zelensky, suggesting he was also receptive to engagement with Moscow. "I think it's going to go well with him. I think it's going to go well with (Vladimir) Putin," he mentioned, adding that he anticipates speaking with the Russian president "soon, as much as I want."

Trump's remarks highlight the significant role that Washington is playing in this US-mediated peace initiative, despite Russia's lack of movement from its established positions. Trump remarked on the strain of Russia's economy, stating, "Their economy is in tough shape, very tough shape."

Meanwhile, Zelensky has ramped up diplomatic efforts ahead of the Florida meeting. He shared that he had been in discussions with leaders from NATO, Canada, Germany, Finland, Denmark, and Estonia to align their positions, emphasizing that "Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace."

This upcoming meeting follows recent conversations between Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law. Zelensky later described that exchange as a "good conversation."

The Ukrainian leader told reporters that the 20-point plan, crafted by Ukrainian and US officials, is "90 percent ready." He intends to discuss how Ukraine's allies could assure its future security, even as Kyiv indicates flexibility on long-standing demands.

Zelensky stated that Sunday’s discussions would also address sensitive topics such as the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, which Moscow claims. Ukrainian officials have characterized the latest peace proposal as an effort to demonstrate flexibility without yielding territory, including a demilitarized zone linked to a reciprocal Russian withdrawal from parts of Donetsk.

Russia has not publicly shown any willingness to accept such conditions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned on Friday that Yuri Ushakov, a senior foreign policy aide to President Putin, had spoken with members of the Trump administration after Moscow received the latest proposals, though he did not specify when this conversation occurred.