Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach peace agreement before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace agreement before winter following recent discussions with leaders in Kyiv and Moscow.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal prior to winter. Following a phone call with Putin, Trump stated that the Russian leader is seeking a settlement, adding that both heads of state must come to terms.
Following a meeting with Trump, Zelensky characterized the dialogue as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping the conflict before winter. Ukrainian leadership subsequently suggested that a resolution to the war could be reached within the coming months.
Neither party has publicly detailed specific conditions for potential negotiations.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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