Trump urges Kyiv and Moscow to reach agreement before winter

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Posted Oct 7, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-07-1300
Trump urges Kyiv and Moscow to reach agreement before winter
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US President Donald Trump urged Kyiv and Moscow to negotiate an end to the war before winter, expressing belief that Russia seeks a diplomatic resolution.

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, following a phone call between the two leaders. Trump urged both Moscow and Kyiv to negotiate an agreement, stating that "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

The comments came after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who characterized their discussions as "positive and productive." Both sides expressed a shared objective of concluding the war prior to the onset of winter. Trump reinforced his stance on mediation, emphasizing his desire for both leaders to reach a mutual settlement.

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

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