Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that he will be meeting with President Donald Trump on Sunday, likely to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

"Rustem Umerov reported on his latest contacts with the American side. We are not losing a single day. We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level – with President Trump in the near future. A lot can be decided before the New Year," Zelenskyy wrote on X.

Zelenskyy reportedly confirmed in a WhatsApp chat with Ukrainian journalists that the meeting would take place on Sunday, according to NBC News. He told the reporters that it is unclear "whether territorial issues will be discussed."

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The meeting could indicate that Russia and Ukraine are closer to a peace deal, as Trump said last month that he would not meet with Zelenskyy or Russian President Vladimir Putin until a deal to end the war was final or in its final stages.

"Over the past week, my team has made tremendous progress with respect to ending the War between Russia and Ukraine... I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Nov. 25.

On Friday, Zelenskyy also said that he had a "very substantive and positive conversation" with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, another sign that Russia and Ukraine could be closer to reaching a deal.

"We coordinated our positions ahead of the meetings in Florida, and we must work at maximum productivity in the coming days, as always," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace, and we will continue working efficiently to ensure all necessary documents are prepared as quickly as possible."

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The announcement of Sunday's meeting comes just one day after Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the progress of peace negotiations following a conversation with Jared Kushner and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy said the Christmas conversation centered on ongoing efforts to end the war and move toward a durable, lasting peace.

Earlier this week, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and the U.S. were close to finalizing a framework for security guarantees and economic arrangements tied to a possible peace deal. He also stated at a news conference that talks with U.S. officials led to a 20-point plan, reduced from the original 28-point plan that Trump proposed.

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev told reporters in the U.S. on Dec. 20 that peace talks with Ukraine were constructive, even as Russian forces launched a missile strike on Odesa that left eight dead and 27 injured. Despite peace talks, Russia's efforts against Ukraine have continued in its third year of war following Putin's February 2022 invasion.

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

As the University of Michigan continues to deal with the fallout of the Sherrone Moore firing, his replacement may have come into focus.

Kyle Whittingham, who announced he would step down as Utah’s head coach after 21 seasons following their bowl game on Dec. 31, has become "the focus of Michigan’s coaching search," according to ESPN.

It is expected that Whittingham’s candidacy will be shared with Michigan officials on Friday, and they could be offering him a deal shortly after that.

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After leading Utah to a 10-2 record, Whittingham notched a career 177-88 record over his two decades worth of coaching the Utes. He even had a perfect 13-0 season in 2008, and many expect him to one day be in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.

But when he announced he would be stepping down, he joked during his statement that he was entering "the transfer portal" instead of simply retiring from the sport.

The 66-year-old still wants to coach, and he’s one of the hottest in that market.

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Moore was fired after Michigan found he was having an inappropriate relationship, and he was jailed soon after for allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to take his own life.

Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.

Moore then allegedly "barged" his way into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the staffer, "My blood is on your hands" and "You ruined my life."

If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, which would further damage any hopes he may have of getting back on the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 22.

A not guilty plea was entered for Moore during his first court appearance earlier this month.

Moore was "stressed out" during the 2025 season, according to The Detroit Free Press, with reported rumors he had been in an extramarital affair with a staffer.

"Guys over there on that side of the building 100% knew about it," a former Michigan insider told the outlet. "They can deny it all they want, but there’s too many things that happened. If you didn’t know, you’re an idiot. It was too obvious."

Moore's attorney, Ellen K. Michaels, told Fox News Digital she had no comment regarding the article. 

Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.

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