Donald Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an agreement ending the conflict before winter, expressing confidence that Moscow seeks a deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking after a phone call with Putin and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump urged both leaders to negotiate a settlement prior to the onset of winter, stating that "if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great."
Zelensky characterized his discussions with Trump as positive and productive, noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian hostilities before the cold season. However, neither official disclosed concrete terms or specific proposals for prospective talks with Moscow.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
Sources
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com a Ucrânia
- Jornal Económico — Ucrânia: Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com Kiev
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Reunião Trump-Zelensky. Ucrânia aponta fim da guerra para os próximos meses
- Expresso — Trump insta Zelensky e Putin a porem fim à guerra na Ucrânia antes do inverno
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