Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to negotiate end to Ukraine war before winter

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war before winter. Following discussions with both leaders, Trump expressed confidence that Putin desires a settlement with Kyiv, noting that a mutual arrangement is necessary.

Zelensky described his conversation with Trump as positive and productive, stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian military operations in the near future. He suggested that the conflict could be approaching its final months. Trump reaffirmed his alignment with Zelensky on several matters while emphasizing that both nations must commit to direct negotiations to resolve the war.

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