Trump calls on Zelensky and Putin to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine before winter, claiming Moscow is seeking a deal.
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement to end the war in Ukraine before winter. Following discussions with both leaders, Trump stated that Moscow is seeking a resolution, adding, "He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great."
Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian military operations in the coming months. While Trump indicated agreement with Zelensky on various matters, he emphasized that direct compromise between Kyiv and Moscow remains necessary to achieve peace.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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