Trump presses Ukraine and Russia for peace deal before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine before winter.

Following a meeting with Zelensky and a phone call with Putin, Trump expressed optimism that Moscow is open to negotiations, stating that the Russian leader "wants a deal." Zelensky described his discussions with Trump as "positive and productive," noting on social media that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months.

Trump reiterated that both nations must commit to reaching an agreement, as international diplomatic efforts focus on establishing negotiations before seasonal weather affects military operations.

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