Trump Suggests Ukraine Must Cede Land for Peace
President Donald Trump suggests Ukraine must cede territory to achieve peace, stating he believes a deal will happen but Ukraine will end up with a "somewhat different form." He denied being fooled by Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new US-mediated negotiation effort brings Russia and Ukraine to talks in Abu Dhabi this week, the first meeting since February. Ukraine seeks security guarantees against future attacks, while Russia maintains extensive territorial demands, with European representatives also expected at the table. Former US Ambassador John Herbst warned Putin wants talks, not peace, calling them a tactic to distract America and weaken Western support. Trump claimed the war will end soon "because of me," citing personal animosity between the two presidents as the main obstacle.