Trump urges Zelensky and Putin to reach peace deal before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an agreement ending the conflict prior to the onset of winter. Speaking after a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader is open to a resolution, stating, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Following his own discussions with Trump, Zelensky characterized the dialogue as "positive and productive," indicating a mutual desire between Kyiv and Washington to stop the aggression in the near future. Although both sides conveyed optimism regarding diplomatic momentum, neither leader has detailed explicit conditions or a timetable for potential negotiations.

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