US President Donald Trump urges swift peace deal between Ukraine and Russia before winter
US President Donald Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement before winter following talks with Zelensky and Putin.
Following recent diplomatic exchanges, US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that Moscow and Kyiv can reach a peace agreement before winter. Speaking after a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump stated his belief that Russia is seeking a resolution.
"He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great," Trump remarked regarding his discussion with Putin.
Zelensky characterized his meeting with the American leader as constructive, reaffirming a mutual goal to halt Russian military aggression in the coming months. While both leaders expressed a shared commitment to ending the conflict, specific terms for potential peace negotiations have not been publicly detailed.
Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
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