Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss a proposed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine, amid strong remarks from Trump suggesting Washington holds decisive influence over the process.

In an interview with Politico, Trump said Zelensky “doesn’t have anything until I approve it.” The meeting is scheduled for Sunday in Florida.

What is on the agenda?

According to reports by Xinhua News Agency, the two leaders are expected to discuss a draft 20-point peace framework that is nearing completion. The plan reportedly includes proposals for a demilitarised zone, arrangements for the operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, territorial control of the Donbas region, and long-term US security guarantees for Ukraine once the conflict ends.

Zelensky confirmed on Friday that security guarantees would be a key topic during the talks. Speaking to reporters, he said Ukraine would also raise territorial issues and the future management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

How close is the Russia-Ukraine peace plan?

Zelensky said the peace plan is about 90 per cent complete and that several draft documents outlining security guarantees have already been prepared. However, he stressed that the agreement cannot move forward without the involvement of all major stakeholders.

According to the Ukrainian president, four parties are essential to the process: Ukraine, the United States, Russia and Europe. “The document cannot be signed without Russia and Europe,” he said.

Zelensky earlier announced on Telegram that a high-level meeting with Trump had been agreed upon following discussions with Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation involved in talks with the US. He added that major decisions could be made before the New Year.

The upcoming meeting follows three days of talks held last week in Miami, Florida, involving representatives from the United States, Ukraine and several European countries, focusing on possible pathways to resolve the conflict.