Trump pushes Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a settlement to end the war before winter following talks with both leaders.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine prior to winter. Speaking after a telephone call with Putin and a subsequent meeting with Zelensky, Trump stated his belief that the Russian president desires a settlement. Zelensky characterized his discussions with Trump as constructive, stating on social media that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of concluding the conflict in the coming months. However, none of the involved leaders disclosed specific terms or detailed frameworks for potential diplomatic negotiations.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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