Trump pushes Zelensky and Putin to negotiate peace deal before winter

Following a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peace settlement before winter. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated his belief that Moscow seeks an agreement, emphasizing that both sides must negotiate directly to resolve the conflict.

Zelensky described the discussions as a "positive and productive" opportunity to evaluate measures to halt Russian military operations. Writing on social media, the Ukrainian leader noted that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of concluding the conflict ahead of the upcoming winter months. However, neither leader provided specific conditions or detailed proposals for potential negotiations during their public comments.

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