Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace deal before winter

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding potential peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a resolution. Following a phone call with Putin and a subsequent meeting in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump urged both leaders to negotiate an agreement before winter.

Zelensky characterized his discussions with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv aim to stop the conflict in the coming months. He emphasized a shared desire to halt hostilities prior to the onset of winter. While Trump noted that Putin wants "a deal," no specific parameters or formal framework for peace negotiations have been publicly released by any of the participating nations.

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