US President Donald Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate peace before winter

US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement before winter. Speaking after discussions with Zelensky and a phone call with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that the Russian leader seeks a resolution, adding, "He wants a deal." Trump stressed that both leaders must negotiate directly to stop the conflict.

Zelensky described his meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv aim to end the hostilities soon. The Ukrainian president suggested that the war could reach its final phase in the coming months. Trump reiterated his alignment with Zelensky on several issues while insisting that a negotiated settlement remains imperative for both nations.

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