Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to negotiate peace deal before winter
Donald Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace agreement before winter following diplomatic talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before winter. Speaking after a telephone call with Putin and a subsequent meeting with Zelensky, Trump stated he believes the Russian leader is seeking a deal with Kyiv.
Zelensky described his discussions with Trump as positive and productive, noting on social media that both Washington and Kyiv aim to end the conflict in the coming months. Trump reiterated his call for mutual compromise, saying, "I want him to reach an agreement with Putin and for Putin to reach an agreement with him." However, specific terms for potential peace negotiations have not been disclosed by any of the involved parties.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
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