Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach agreement before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement to end the war in Ukraine prior to winter. Following a meeting with Zelensky and a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump stated that the Russian leader is seeking a resolution, adding, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Zelensky described his discussions with Trump as positive and productive, noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months. While Trump expressed optimism regarding diplomatic prospects, specific terms for any potential settlement remain undisclosed, and Moscow has not publicly confirmed its position regarding proposed negotiation conditions.

Sources: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal), Expresso, Jornal Económico, Diário de Notícias (DN).