US seeing 'strong inclination' Ukraine war to end - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington was seeing a "very strong inclination" towards ending Russia's war in Ukraine and that both sides were "tired of fighting."
President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the conflict in Ukraine will soon come to an end, stating that there is a strong inclination towards this outcome. He made these remarks during a press conference at the White House, ahead of a two-day conference in Abu Dhabi, where US-led talks are scheduled to take place. Both Russia and Ukraine have shown some flexibility in their stances regarding potential territorial exchanges, according to a US official briefing reporters.
Ukraine aims to push Russia back to the pre-war border, while Russia seeks control of the Donbas region. However, both sides are privately considering compromise. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes his military successes and Russia's increasing losses are bolstering Ukraine's negotiating position. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will lead the US delegation in the talks, which could also involve a visit to Russia by the envoys to meet with President Putin.
Despite past disagreements between Zelensky and Trump, including tensions over US-Russian trade, sanctions, and Ukraine's military actions, the US remains cautiously optimistic about achieving progress at these crucial negotiations. The ongoing conflict has seen a static front line for months, with Russia controlling approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.
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