Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace deal before winter

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Posted Oct 27, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-27-1300
Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace deal before winter
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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement before winter following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and a phone call with Vladimir Putin.

Following high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump stated that both nations should negotiate a peace agreement before winter. Speaking to journalists, Trump expressed optimism about Moscow's willingness to negotiate, asserting, "He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great." Trump stressed that a mutual compromise is necessary to halt the conflict.

Zelensky characterized his discussions with Trump as constructive, noting on social media that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of concluding the conflict in the coming months. Ukrainian officials emphasized that any resolution must safeguard the nation's sovereignty.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP.

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