Trump claims Putin seeks Ukraine deal as Zelensky meeting signals push for winter peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a diplomatic resolution to end the war in Ukraine before the upcoming winter. Speaking following a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump urged both the Russian leader and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a negotiated settlement.

Zelensky characterized his recent discussion with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the objective of concluding the conflict in the coming months. While both leaders expressed optimism regarding potential measures to halt hostilities, specific terms of any prospective peace agreement remain undisclosed.

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