U.S. President Donald Trump stated on December 11, 2025, that a proposed peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia was nearly finalized earlier this year, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly standing as the lone dissenter. The remarks, made during a press briefing in Washington, have reignited debates over diplomatic strategies to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Trump claimed the deal involved undisclosed territorial arrangements and asserted that 'most Ukrainians supported the plan.' He did not provide evidence for this claim, nor did he clarify whether the proposal received formal consideration from Kyiv. The Ukrainian government has not yet publicly responded to Trump's comments.
Analysts note that the timing of these statements coincides with heightened geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, as NATO members prepare for joint military exercises scheduled for early 2026. Meanwhile, cross-strait observers in Asia are closely monitoring how U.S. foreign policy shifts might influence regional security dynamics.
This development comes as global markets remain sensitive to disruptions in Eastern Europe, particularly in energy and agricultural sectors. Business leaders attending the APEC Financial Summit in Kuala Lumpur this week emphasized the need for stable diplomatic resolutions to mitigate economic risks.
