Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to secure peace agreement before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war before winter.

Following a phone call with Putin and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump indicated his belief that Moscow desires a settlement, adding that "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great." Zelensky characterized their dialogue as "positive and productive," emphasizing that both Washington and Kyiv want to halt the conflict shortly. Trump reiterated that a diplomatic agreement remains possible provided both leaders actively engage in talks.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)