Trump faces Ukraine ultimatum: Zelenskyy wants 50-yr US protection; Putin shuts door on Donbas talks

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has reportedly asked Donald Trump for a historic 50-year US security guarantee to deter future Russian aggression after their Mar-a-Lago meeting, as peace talks stall and Putin resists Donbas negotiations. Trump has offered a 15-year security pledge so far, but Kyiv wants a much longer, NATO-style commitment. Zelenskyy publicly shared his request on ‘X’, saying only long-term protection can prevent Russia’s repeated invasions.Despite optimism from both leaders, key territorial issues remain unresolved, particularly over Donbas and occupied regions. The evolving push for extended security guarantees could reshape Ukraine’s future defense architecture and international alliances.