U.S. President Donald Trump urges Ukraine and Russia to reach peace deal before winter

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, following a telephone call with the Russian leader. Speaking after a subsequent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump urged both nations to negotiate terms to halt hostilities before winter.

Zelensky characterized his discussion with Trump as "positive and productive," adding that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping the war in the coming months. Trump emphasized that both leaders must reach an agreement, noting that Putin "wants a deal." No specific terms or parameters for potential negotiations have been publicly disclosed.

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