Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach agreement before winter
Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace deal before winter, following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about potential peace talks to end the conflict in Ukraine before winter. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated that both Kyiv and Moscow should reach a deal, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin desires a settlement after a recent phone call between the two leaders.
Zelensky described the discussion with Trump as "positive and productive," noting a shared objective between the United States and Ukraine to halt Russian aggression in the coming months. While Trump indicated that "if Zelensky wants an agreement, that would be great," neither side has detailed specific conditions or frameworks for potential negotiations. Moscow has not publicly confirmed new parameters for discussions.
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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