Trump claims Putin wants peace deal as Zelensky targets war's end before winter

US President Donald Trump stated he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a diplomatic resolution to end the war in Ukraine following a recent telephone call between the leaders. Trump encouraged both Kyiv and Moscow to negotiate a settlement, remarking that "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

The comments came alongside statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described a separate meeting with Trump as "positive and productive." Zelensky expressed hope that the conflict could conclude before the upcoming winter season, noting a shared desire between Washington and Kyiv to halt Russian aggression. While Trump signaled confidence in Moscow's willingness to negotiate, no formal peace terms or timeline have been officially confirmed by the Kremlin.

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