Trump expresses confidence in potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia before winter
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow prior to winter following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a peace agreement with Kyiv, following a recent telephone conversation between the two leaders. The remarks coincided with a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky characterized the discussions as constructive, stating on social media that both nations share the objective of ending the conflict prior to the upcoming winter. Trump similarly called on both leaders to reach a mutual settlement. While both sides expressed optimism regarding diplomatic progress, neither Kyiv nor Moscow has publicly detailed specific conditions for potential negotiations.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
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