Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky held talks aimed at ending the war before winter, with Trump indicating Vladimir Putin is open to a deal.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine before winter. Zelensky described the meeting as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian hostilities in the coming months.
Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate following a telephone conversation between the two leaders. Emphasizing the need for a settlement, Trump urged both sides to finalize an arrangement, noting that Putin "wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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