Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter

Following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging both leaders to negotiate a peace agreement before winter. Speaking after the talks, Trump stated he believes Putin wants "a deal," adding that mutual consensus between Kyiv and Moscow would be ideal.

Zelensky described his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of ending the conflict prior to the upcoming winter season.

Despite the optimism regarding a potential diplomatic settlement, neither side publicly outlined specific framework terms or pre-conditions for formal peace negotiations.

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