Trump says Ukraine peace deal near, predicts territorial changes
US President Donald Trump said a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is near, but predicted Ukraine will end the conflict with a different territorial configuration. He made the remarks in a CBS News interview. Trump claimed no one has been firmer on Russia, citing sanctions and trade measures, and denied easing diesel restrictions, saying he only allowed Russian suppliers to export oil and diesel globally. He did not directly answer whether Ukraine would remain free and independent. The statements precede a new round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, focusing on post-war security guarantees, humanitarian issues, and conflict resolution.