Trump says Russia and Ukraine want peace as US officials see growing momentum toward ending the conflict ahead of Abu Dhabi talks.
US President Donald Trump © AP Photo/Alex Brandon
The United States is witnessing growing momentum toward ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to US President Donald Trump. Speaking about ongoing diplomatic efforts, Trump said both countries appear increasingly interested in bringing the fighting to an end. The Times of Russia reports on his latest remarks ahead of the scheduled negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Want Peace
US President Donald Trump said his administration is observing a strong inclination toward ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He explained that Washington remains involved in diplomatic efforts because he wants to see an end to the loss of human lives.
“We are also seeing a very strong inclination to end [the conflict between] Russia and Ukraine. We’re involved in that because I want to see people stop getting killed,” Trump said.
The US president also expressed his belief that both sides have grown tired of the fighting and are interested in achieving peace.
“I just think that Ukraine and Russia are tired of fighting,” Trump stated.
He further explained that although the conflict does not directly affect the United States, he believes Washington can help bring the two sides together.
“You know, it doesn’t affect us, but I’m able to get them together, and we’re meeting now, right now as we speak, and the meetings are going okay. We are trying to get it settled,” Trump added.
His comments indicate that the US administration believes there is an opportunity to make progress toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through diplomatic engagement.
Trump Rejects Claims That Russia Is Not Seeking Peace
During his remarks, Trump also responded to a journalist who suggested that Russia was not interested in reaching a settlement in Ukraine.
The US president rejected the assertion, maintaining his position that both countries are showing signs of wanting to end the conflict.
Trump’s response comes as diplomatic efforts continue to bring representatives from Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv together to discuss a possible resolution.
Abu Dhabi to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks on November 10-11
The next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.
The Russian delegation will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, while Ukraine will be represented by Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov previously stated that discussions would primarily focus on security guarantees.
Peskov also clarified that European representatives would not participate in the upcoming negotiations because the meeting had been agreed upon as a trilateral format from the beginning.
The scheduled discussions are part of continuing US efforts to end the Ukraine war, with representatives from the three countries expected to address important issues related to security and a potential settlement.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue as Both Sides Face Peace Discussions
Trump’s latest comments highlight Washington’s continued involvement in efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine closer to a settlement. His remarks about both countries being tired of the fighting come ahead of the November 10-11 meetings in Abu Dhabi.
The upcoming negotiations will provide an opportunity for Russian, American, and Ukrainian representatives to discuss security guarantees within the agreed trilateral framework.
Whether these discussions lead to further progress remains to be seen. However, the US president has expressed confidence that diplomatic engagement can help move the parties toward an end to the conflict.
The Times of Russia will continue to follow developments surrounding the Russia-Ukraine negotiations and international diplomatic efforts.
