CaliToday (27/12/2025): The diplomatic chess match in Eastern Europe has taken a dramatic turn. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that US President Donald Trump is prepared to personally visit Kyiv if that is what it takes to shatter Moscow's stalling tactics and force a serious end to the war.
The era of ambiguity is over. Under Trump, the United States is done "coddling" Russia.
The Christmas Ultimatum
According to Zelensky, the groundwork for this aggressive diplomatic push was laid during a marathon 90-minute phone call on Christmas Day (December 25). On the line were not low-level bureaucrats, but Trump’s heavy hitters: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior advisor Jared Kushner.
Sources describe the conversation as "blunt, raw, and substantive."
- No Fluff: There were no moral speeches or empty slogans.
- The Meat: The discussion focused strictly on a "controlled ceasefire," a defined political roadmap, and ironclad security guarantees.
- Kyiv's Stance: Zelensky made it clear that while Ukraine is listening, it will not accept any vague concessions that jeopardize its sovereignty.
Escalation of Presence: Trump on the Ground?
In a move that signals Washington’s seriousness, Witkoff and Kushner are preparing to fly immediately to Ukraine to present the peace plan face-to-face. However, the ultimate leverage lies in the potential arrival of Donald Trump himself.
"If the envoys don't carry enough weight to move the needle, President Trump is ready to set foot in the war zone," sources indicate. This potential visit serves as a direct signal to the Kremlin: Washington is not just talking; it is physically stepping into the ring, leaving Moscow little room to retreat or delay.
The Mar-a-Lago Summit: December 28
The diplomatic blitz will culminate this Sunday, December 28, when President Zelensky travels to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump in person.
The timing is critical. With 2026 approaching, both leaders aim to accelerate the peace process. For the Trump administration, the philosophy is clear: Peace does not come from appeals to morality; it comes from pressure applied directly to the jugular. And this time, Washington believes the pressure is finally being placed exactly where it belongs.