Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter

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Posted Oct 15, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-15-2300
Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace agreement before winter, stating Vladimir Putin wants a deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine before winter. Speaking after a phone conversation with Putin and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump indicated his belief that Moscow is open to a resolution, stating, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Zelensky described the meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," adding that both Washington and Kyiv want the war to end before winter. While both leaders expressed optimism regarding a potential accord, specific terms for negotiations remain undisclosed.

Sources: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal), Expresso, Jornal Económico, Diário de Notícias (DN).

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