Trump urges Kyiv and Moscow to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to secure a peace agreement before winter following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington.
Following high-level talks in Washington, US President Donald Trump stated that both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin must reach a settlement to end the conflict prior to winter.
Speaking after their bilateral meeting, Zelensky characterized the discussions as "positive and productive," noting that Kyiv and Washington share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months.
Trump expressed optimism about a diplomatic resolution following a recent telephone call with Putin. "He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great," Trump stated. He emphasized that achieving peace requires mutual willingness from both leaders to negotiate terms.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP.
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