Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an agreement before winter, stating he believes Vladimir Putin is seeking a deal.
Following discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump urged both Kyiv and Moscow to reach a peace agreement before winter. Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a settlement, citing a recent phone conversation between the two leaders.
Characterizing their meeting as "positive and productive," Zelensky noted that both Ukraine and the United States share the goal of halting hostilities in the coming months. Trump reiterated his call for a mutual compromise, stating, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great." However, concrete terms for potential negotiations remain undisclosed, and Moscow has not publicly confirmed any proposed conditions.
Sources: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal), Expresso, Jornal Económico, Diário de Notícias (DN).
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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