Trump signals imminent end to Ukraine war as peace talks set for Abu Dhabi

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a major agreement is nearing to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting the scope of such a deal could extend to cover all of Europe. These remarks followed a meeting at the White House with a high-level envoy of President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Jared Kushner announced that tripartite negotiations, involving Russia and Ukraine, are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi next week. Kushner stated that all parties are seriously preparing for productive discussions, and emphasized that Washington remains in close consultation with NATO and European partners to resolve the war that has persisted for nearly five years.