Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to strike deal before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following a telephone conversation between the two leaders. Trump publicly urged both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a settlement, stating he wants both sides to reach a mutual compromise before the upcoming winter.

Speaking after his meeting with Trump, Zelensky characterized the discussions as "positive and productive," confirming that both Kyiv and Washington share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months. While both leaders signaled optimism regarding potential talks, neither Washington nor Kyiv has outlined concrete framework conditions or specific terms for any future peace negotiations.

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