Trump expresses confidence in peace deal after meeting Zelensky

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Posted Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-20-1830
Trump expresses confidence in peace deal after meeting Zelensky
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Vladimir Putin wants an agreement, urging both Russia and Ukraine to settle the war before winter.

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks a diplomatic agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine, following a recent telephone call between the two leaders. Speaking after a subsequent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump urged both Kyiv and Moscow to negotiate directly to conclude an agreement before the upcoming winter.

Zelensky characterized his discussion with Trump as positive and productive, stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of bringing an end to the conflict. Following the meeting, the Ukrainian leader indicated optimism that the war could conclude in the coming months. However, neither side released concrete details regarding proposed terms or conditions for potential negotiations.

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

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