Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter

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.

Following a phone conversation with Putin and a subsequent face-to-face meeting with Zelensky, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader is seeking a resolution, stating that "he wants a deal." Zelensky described the discussions with Trump as "positive and productive," emphasizing that both Kyiv and Washington aim to halt Russian aggression in the coming months. Although both parties signaled optimism about prospective diplomatic progress, exact terms for any potential settlement have not been disclosed.

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