Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to negotiate end to Ukraine war before winter
US President Donald Trump urged direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a diplomatic agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine before winter.
Speaking after a phone conversation with Putin and a subsequent meeting with Zelensky, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader seeks a settlement. Zelensky described his discussion with Trump as "positive and productive," stating on social media that both Washington and Kyiv share the objective of stopping the war in the coming months. However, none of the leaders provided specific details regarding proposed terms or concrete conditions for potential peace talks.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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