Trump sees 'strong inclination' to end Russia-Ukraine war before Abu Dhabi talks
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington sees a "very strong inclination" to end the Russia-Ukraine war, ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. He stated both sides are tired of the conflict, which began with Russia's February 2022 invasion. Trump told reporters at the White House that the US is engaged because he wants people to stop dying. Ukrainian delegation head Rustem Umerov confirmed the team departed for the planned meetings in Abu Dhabi on November 9. Trump's special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet European officials before the Ukraine-US-Russia negotiations. Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia does not expect a breakthrough in these talks.