Trump says Putin wants deal to end war in Ukraine before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin desires an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following a phone call between the two leaders. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump called for both sides to negotiate a settlement before winter, noting, "if Zelensky wants an agreement, that would be great."

Zelensky described his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," writing on social media that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months.

While both leaders expressed optimism regarding diplomatic progress toward ending the conflict, specific terms or conditions for a potential peace framework have not been publicly disclosed.

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