Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate end to war before winter

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Posted Oct 16, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-16-1330
Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate end to war before winter
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an agreement ending the war before winter following discussions with both leaders.

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine before winter. Speaking after a telephone call with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader "wants a deal" and stated that a mutual agreement between both leaders would be an ideal outcome.

Following a meeting with Trump, Zelensky characterized the discussions as "positive and productive." Writing on social media, the Ukrainian leader noted that both Washington and Kyiv share the objective of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months. While both leaders expressed optimism regarding potential diplomatic progress, further details of any proposed terms remain undisclosed.

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

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