Trump claims Ukraine-Russia peace deal near, cites own role

President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is near, attributing the progress to his own efforts. He identified personal animosity between Presidents Zelensky and Putin as a key obstacle. In a CBS News interview, Trump claimed the war would not have started under his presidency and would soon end due to his intervention. He declined to say which leader he trusts more, citing good relations with both, while acknowledging Ukraine's understandable grievances as the invaded party. Trump expects Ukraine to have a "somewhat different configuration" after negotiations. Trilateral talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, following a recent energy truce marred by renewed Russian attacks and a controversial fuel deal with Russia that drew bipartisan criticism.