Trump claims Putin seeks peace deal as talks with Zelensky focus on winter deadline

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a peace settlement following a recent phone call between the two leaders.

Trump subsequently held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging both Kyiv and Moscow to negotiate an agreement before the winter sets in. Speaking after the talks, Trump stated that Putin desires a resolution, emphasizing that Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting the conflict.

Zelensky described his exchange with Trump as "positive and productive," indicating that military hostilities could end in the near future. However, neither leader detailed specific terms or concrete mechanisms required to establish a formal ceasefire.

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