Trump sees 'strong inclination' to end Russia's Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington sees a "very strong inclination" toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine, noting both sides are "tired of fighting" ahead of US-led talks in Abu Dhabi. Trump spoke as US envoys prepare for two days of three-sided negotiations beginning Tuesday, the first since February. A US official said both Russia and Ukraine are privately showing flexibility on territorial exchange, with security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential NATO-style Article 5 defense, as a major topic. The talks come amid a static 1,200-km front line, with Russia holding about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Trump has clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently over sanctions and oil attacks, while US envoys may travel to Russia after the talks.