Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace agreement before the onset of winter.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine before winter. Zelensky described the exchange as a "positive and productive" meeting, emphasizing a mutual goal with Washington to halt the conflict in the coming months.
Following a recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump expressed confidence that Moscow desires a resolution, stating that Putin "wants a deal." Trump publicly urged both leaders to negotiate terms to finalize an agreement. However, no concrete proposals or diplomatic frameworks have been released by Washington, Kyiv, or Moscow.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
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