Trump says Ukraine and Russia have a "very strong desire" to end the war

Assessment of the situation in the White House

US President Donald Trump, while speaking to journalists at the White House, stated that Washington notes a "very strong desire" on the part of both Ukraine and Russia to end the armed conflict. According to the American leader, both sides are tired of conducting hostilities.

Talks in Abu Dhabi

These comments came ahead of trilateral consultations. Trump added: "We are having a very good conversation about this in Abu Dhabi" (Ми ведемо дуже хорошу розмову про це в Абу-Дабі).

Territorial issue and security guarantees

As media report, one of the most difficult aspects remains the territorial issue, as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to gain control over the entire Donbas.

According to Reuters, a US official explained that the territorial issue would most likely be addressed at the end of the negotiation process, after other points are agreed upon. Specifically, this refers to the formation of a future security system for Ukraine and possible guarantees that should be modelled on Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.