{"id":2525154,"date":"2025-12-26T09:38:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T14:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelensky-expected-to-meet-with-trump-ahead-of-netanyahu-visit\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T09:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T14:41:08","slug":"zelensky-expected-to-meet-with-trump-ahead-of-netanyahu-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelensky-expected-to-meet-with-trump-ahead-of-netanyahu-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Zelensky expected to meet with Trump ahead of Netanyahu visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fzelensky-expected-to-meet-with-trump-ahead-of-netanyahu-visit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2525154&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump is reportedly arranging back-to-back meetings at his Mar-a-Lago resort with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >push forward peace efforts<\/a> in both conflicts. The White house aims to advance the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and finalize a Russia-Ukraine peace plan.<\/p>\n<p>zelensky is set to meet Trump first to discuss security guarantees &#8211; a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-claims-biden-admin-prepared-to-cancel-major-u-s-sanctions\/\" title=\"Iran Claims Biden Admin Prepared to Cancel Major U.S. Sanctions\">key sticking point<\/a> in negotiations &#8211; and said Ukrainian negotiators recently had a productive discussion with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and jared Kushner. A 20-point framework for a Ukraine settlement is said to be close to completion, despite ongoing Russian attacks and recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-biden-to-announce-plan-to-pull-all-us-troops-from-afghanistan-by-september-11\/\" title=\"President Biden To Announce Plan To Pull All US Troops From Afghanistan By September 11\">drone strikes<\/a> ordered by Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu&#8217;s visit is intended to address details of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including the possibility of a Palestinian technocratic government and an International Stabilization Force. Trump and his team reportedly pressed mediators (including Qatar,Egypt,and Turkey) who helped broker the October truce,though U.S. officials have expressed frustration over alleged Israeli ceasefire violations and uncoordinated Israeli strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Trump hopes to announce progress on the Gaza ceasefire in January 2026 and is considering convening a &#8220;Board of Peace&#8221; at the World Economic Forum in Davos to showcase developments. The reported meetings were first disclosed by Axios and zelensky&#8217;s comments were reported by the associated Press.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump sets his sights on peace progress in the new year with Netanyahu and Zelensky meetings<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2454073\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>In the days leading up to the new year, President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> is reportedly preparing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/benjamin-netanyahu\/\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a> and Ukrainian President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/volodymyr-zelensky\/\">Volodymyr Zelensky<\/a> again to discuss peaceful resolutions to the foreign nations&rsquo; respective conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\">White House<\/a> is seeking to make progress in solidifying the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and finalizing the Russia-Ukraine peace plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4361685\/trump-order-two-month-quarantine-venezuelan-oil\/\">Trump orders two-month &#8216;quarantine&#8217; of Venezuelan oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4361602\/pentagon-annual-report-china-prioritizes-deterrence\/\">Pentagon&#8217;s annual report on China prioritizes &#8216;deterrence&#8217; over &#8216;confrontation&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4361557\/european-leaders-erupt-us-travel-ban-officials-digital-services-act\/\">European leaders erupt over US travel ban of officials involved in Digital Services Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump plans to meet with Zelensky on Sunday and Netanyahu on Monday, according to <em>Axios<\/em>. Both leaders are expected to be hosted at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"... taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mar-a-lago\/\">Mar-a-Lago<\/a> resort in Palm Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky told reporters he and Trump will discuss security guarantees, which have been a sticking point during negotiations, during their meeting Sunday, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/zelenskyy-trump-peace-talks-refinery-donbas-demilitarized-9e37a9612d73cab7d3e74060aac46a36\">according to the <em>Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are not losing a single day,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/2004443773309485550\">said Friday on X<\/a>. &ldquo;We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level &ndash; with President Trump in the near future. A lot can be decided before the New Year.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/2004221619070226445\">previously noted<\/a> Ukrainian negotiators took part in a &ldquo;very good conversation&rdquo; with Middle East special envoy <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/steve-witkoff\/\">Steve Witkoff<\/a> and Trump&rsquo;s son-in-law <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jared-kushner\/\">Jared Kushner<\/a> on Christmas, suggesting a breakthrough in the peace process could be imminent.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/european-leaders-celebrate-trump-putin-summit-as-russian-strikes-continue\/\" title=\"European leaders celebrate ...-Putin summit as Russian strikes continue\">comprehensive peace deal<\/a> has been met with significant resistance from Russia, which continues to launch aerial attacks against Ukraine and its energy infrastructure. Russian President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vladimir-putin\/\">Vladimir Putin<\/a> ordered the last set of drone strikes against Ukraine on Christmas Eve, heading into Christmas Day. The attack was met with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4361899\/bipartisan-senators-condemn-russia-putin-christmas-attacks-ukraine\/\">severe criticism<\/a> from bipartisan U.S. lawmakers in a joint statement.<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is committed to ending &ldquo;this brutal Russian war&rdquo; and to ensuring &ldquo;all documents and steps are realistic, effective, and reliable.&rdquo; A 20-point framework document is close to being finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu has not publicly commented on his reported Mar-a-Lago visit, but earlier this month, he did suggest to Trump the idea of holding another meeting over the holiday period. The planned meeting is set to address specific details in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire involving a potential Palestinian technocratic government and International Stabilization Force.<\/p>\n<p>Trump hopes to follow the meeting with announcements related to the Gaza ceasefire in January 2026. White House officials told <em>Axios<\/em> he is considering convening the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where the WEF&rsquo;s annual gathering will take place from Jan. 19 to 23.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4361988\/trump-orders-christmas-day-us-military-strikes-against-isis-in-nigeria\/\">TRUMP ORDERS CHRISTMAS DAY US MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST ISIS IN NIGERIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Progress was made in the Gaza peace process when Witkoff and Kushner, both of whom represent the United States, met in Miami with the Qatari prime minister, Egyptian intelligence head, and Turkish foreign minister to discuss next steps. All four nations are official guarantors of the peace deal. They successfully mediated the agreement in October, leading to the current state of the fragile truce.<\/p>\n<p>The Trump administration is reportedly frustrated with Netanyahu over Israel&rsquo;s alleged ceasefire violations, including a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3917038\/israel-kills-top-hamas-commander\/\">strike that eliminated<\/a> a senior Hamas military commander this month. The Israeli government did not notify the U.S. of the strike in advance. The military action came in response to a Hamas-led attack in which an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump aims for New-Year peace with Netanyahu, Zelensky<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2525155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25290000837382.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[65689,6524,3634,6991,8630],"class_list":["post-2525154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-diplomatic-visit","tag-netanyahu","tag-trump","tag-ukraine","tag-zelensky"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25290000837382.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2525154"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2525158,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2525154\/revisions\/2525158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2525155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2525154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2525154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2525154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}