Trump calls on Zelensky and Putin to reach peace agreement before winter

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Posted Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-16-1900
Trump calls on Zelensky and Putin to reach peace agreement before winter
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U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement before winter following discussions with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the conflict prior to the winter season. Speaking after a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump indicated his belief that the Russian leader "wants a deal" and expressed hope that Kyiv would also pursue a diplomatic settlement.

The comments follow a meeting between Trump and Zelensky, which the Ukrainian president described as "positive and productive." Zelensky stated that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of concluding the conflict in the coming months. While both leaders underscored the importance of halting hostilities soon, neither side has publicly outlined specific terms or conditions for potential negotiations.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

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