U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Mar-a-Lago for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking briefly to reporters, Trump expressed confidence that both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin are serious about peace, insisting that the negotiations have the “makings of a deal” that could benefit Ukraine and the wider region. The exchange turned tense when Trump lashed out at a Kyiv Post reporter questioning the contents of future security guarantees, calling it a “dumb question” and saying no one yet knows what the final security agreement will contain — though he stressed it would be strong and heavily backed by European nations. Trump also rejected deadlines, saying his only priority is ending the war and stopping further loss of life. Zelensky confirmed that territorial concessions would be discussed as part of a broader twenty-point peace plan, much of which has already been shaped by both negotiating teams. Trump said he plans to call Putin again after the meeting to continue negotiations, describing the process as complex — but achievable. Watch the full briefing here.