Trump sees Ukraine peace breakthrough, hints at border changes

US President Donald Trump said Monday that peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi could yield a breakthrough, hinting that Ukraine's borders may change under a potential deal. Representatives from the US, Ukraine, and Russia met Tuesday for the first time since February. Trump told CBS that Ukraine will remain free and independent but its "shape will be a little different," which Ukrainian media interpreted as a reference to territorial changes. White House envoy Jared Kushner said recent contacts have narrowed gaps between the parties, while Trump identified hatred between Presidents Zelensky and Putin as the main obstacle to peace. US officials are pressuring Russia to accept European participation in future negotiation rounds, according to Politico. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the first day of US-led trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi was highly productive, with European involvement to be added later.