Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach deal before winter

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a settlement to end the war before winter. Following discussions with both leaders, Trump stated that he believes Putin wants to reach an agreement, adding that both sides need to find common ground.

Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian aggression soon. The Ukrainian leader suggested the conflict could reach its final stages in the coming months. Trump reiterated his alignment with Zelensky on several issues while emphasizing that direct negotiations remain essential to ending the war.

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