Trump sees strong push to end Ukraine war as both sides tire of fighting

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington sees a "very strong inclination" toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine and that both sides are "tired of fighting," according to Reuters. The statement precedes trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi this week. A US official said Russia and Ukraine have shown private flexibility on a possible territorial exchange ahead of the talks, which begin Tuesday. Security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential NATO Article 5-style defense arrangement, will be a major discussion topic, the official added. Trump promised to end the conflict upon taking office in January 2025, but the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in early 2022, has proven difficult to resolve. The 1,200 km front line has remained largely static, with Russia controlling about 20% of Ukrainian territory.