Trump pushes Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace deal before winter

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a peace agreement with Ukraine, following a phone call between the two leaders. Speaking after discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump urged both nations to finalize an accord before winter sets in.

Zelensky described his conversation with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv desire an end to the conflict in the coming months. Trump emphasized his wish for both leaders to negotiate directly, remarking: "I want him to make a deal with Putin, and I want Putin to make a deal with him."

Despite mutual expressions of willingness to halt hostilities, no formal framework or detailed terms for a potential peace deal have been made public.

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