Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to negotiate peace deal before winter

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement ending the war in Ukraine before winter. Following discussions with both leaders, Trump expressed confidence that Moscow seeks a resolution, stating, "He wants a deal."

Zelensky characterized his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv desire a swift conclusion to the conflict. The Ukrainian leader noted that possible measures to halt Russian aggression were evaluated during the talks, expressing hope that hostilities could cease in the coming months. Trump reiterated that direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow remain necessary to achieve lasting peace.

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