Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach peace agreement before winter

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Posted Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-19-1930
Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach peace agreement before winter
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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace deal before winter, following talks with both leaders.

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before winter. Speaking after a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader seeks a settlement, noting that both heads of state need to come to terms.

Zelensky described his recent meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that Washington and Kyiv share the goal of ending the conflict prior to the winter season. Ukrainian leadership subsequently suggested that a resolution could be achieved in the coming months. However, specific conditions or preliminary terms for potential peace negotiations have not been publicly detailed by any of the parties.

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

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