Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach peace deal before winter
US President Donald Trump has urged Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before winter following diplomatic talks.
US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before winter.
Following a phone call with Putin and an in-person meeting with Zelensky, Trump stated that the Russian leader "wants a deal," adding that progress depends on both sides negotiating. Zelensky described his discussion with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that Washington and Kyiv share the goal of ending the conflict prior to winter. Trump reiterated his belief that a negotiated settlement remains attainable if both leaders commit to talks.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
Sources
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com a Ucrânia
- Jornal Económico — Ucrânia: Trump convencido de que Putin quer “um acordo” com Kiev
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Reunião Trump-Zelensky. Ucrânia aponta fim da guerra para os próximos meses
- Expresso — Trump insta Zelensky e Putin a porem fim à guerra na Ucrânia antes do inverno
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