Zelensky Claims 90-95% Peace Framework Agreed with Trump; Seeks Victory Day Ceasefire Details

On May 1, 2026, President Zelensky stated that he and US President Trump had reached agreement on 90-95% of a potential peace framework for Ukraine, though the remaining 5-10% — primarily territorial issues and security guarantees — represented the hardest sticking points. Zelensky simultaneously directed Ukrainian representatives to contact Trump's team for specific details of Russia's proposed May 9 (Victory Day) ceasefire. Zelensky's public statement: 'We will find out exactly what is being discussed — whether it's a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more.' Ukraine has consistently demanded a long-term, binding ceasefire with real security guarantees rather than a symbolic short-term pause. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had previously stated that Putin could declare a unilateral ceasefire on May 9 without Ukraine's agreement. NPR reported Zelensky was actively seeking clarification from Washington on what the proposal entailed. The 90-95% claim reflected months of US-mediated talks through Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, conducted across multiple rounds in UAE and Switzerland, though key sticking points — territory, security guarantees, and accountability — remained unresolved.