Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to negotiate peace deal before winter

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement to halt the conflict in Ukraine before winter. Following a conversation with Putin and a direct meeting with Zelensky, Trump stated he believes the Russian leader is open to reaching a settlement, noting, "He wants a deal."

Zelensky described his talks with Trump as "positive and productive," indicating that both Washington and Kyiv aim to bring the conflict to a close prior to winter. Ukrainian officials expressed hope that hostilities could end in the coming months. Trump reiterated that direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv remain essential to establishing peace.

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