Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach agreement before winter
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an agreement before winter, stating he believes Vladimir Putin seeks a diplomatic solution.
US President Donald Trump stated he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin desires a diplomatic settlement to conclude the conflict in Ukraine, following a telephone call between the two leaders. Speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump called on both nations to reach a consensus, remarking, "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."
Zelensky characterized his discussions with the US president as "positive and productive," adding that both Washington and Kyiv aim to stop the hostilities prior to winter. Trump reiterated the need for both parties to negotiate an end to the war.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
Sources
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com a Ucrânia
- Jornal Económico — Ucrânia: Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com Kiev
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Reunião Trump-Zelensky. Ucrânia aponta fim da guerra para os próximos meses
- Expresso — Trump insta Zelensky e Putin a porem fim à guerra na Ucrânia antes do inverno
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