Trump urges Kyiv and Moscow to reach peace agreement before winter

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Posted Oct 10, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-10-1900
Trump urges Kyiv and Moscow to reach peace agreement before winter
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace settlement before winter, expressing confidence in Vladimir Putin's willingness to reach an agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a settlement to end the conflict prior to the arrival of winter. Speaking following a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leadership seeks a resolution, noting that "if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great."

Zelensky characterized his separate discussions with Trump as "positive and productive," affirming a mutual desire to halt Russian military aggression in the coming months. Both leaders underscored the shared goal of concluding hostilities before the winter season, although detailed terms of any potential diplomatic framework remain undisclosed.

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

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