Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict before winter, following talks with leaders Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement to end the war before winter. Speaking after separate discussions with both leaders, Trump stated that he believes Putin is seeking a resolution, adding: "I want him to make a deal with Putin, and I want Putin to make a deal with him."
Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," expressing hope that hostilities could conclude in the coming months. Both Washington and Kyiv underscored a shared goal of stopping Russian military aggression prior to the winter season. However, no specific details or formal terms for potential negotiations have been publicly released.
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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