Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach deal before winter
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a settlement before winter, claiming Putin wants a deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before the upcoming winter season. Speaking after a telephone call with Putin, Trump stated his belief that the Russian leader "wants a deal," adding that a settlement between both nations would be optimal.
The remarks follow a recent meeting between Trump and Zelensky, which the Ukrainian president described as "positive and productive." Zelensky noted that both Kyiv and Washington share the objective of ending the conflict before winter. While both leaders expressed a desire to halt hostilities in the coming months, neither side has publicly detailed specific terms for potential diplomatic negotiations.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
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