Trump presses for Ukrainian peace agreement before winter after talks with Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before the onset of winter. Speaking after conversations with both leaders, Trump expressed confidence that Moscow is open to negotiations, stating, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Following his discussions with Washington, Zelensky described his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive." He noted that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping the war in the coming months. While both leaders expressed optimism regarding a quick resolution, neither side has released formal timelines or conditions for potential peace talks.

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