Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict before winter following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine prior to winter. Following a phone call with Putin and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump stated he was convinced the Russian leader desires a resolution, adding, "He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great."
Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping the conflict in the coming months. Neither leader provided details on specific framework conditions for potential negotiations.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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