Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace deal before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to conclude a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following a telephone discussion between the two leaders. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump called on both sides to settle terms and stop fighting before winter.

Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the ambition to halt the conflict in the coming months. Trump reiterated his push for a negotiated settlement, saying, "I want him to make a deal with Putin and Putin to make a deal with him." Neither side has outlined specific terms for potential negotiations.

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