Trump: Russia and Ukraine Nearing Agreement

US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Russia and Ukraine have become close to being ready to conclude an agreement to settle the dispute, showing optimism about progress in peace negotiations.

Trump said in an interview with the "Financial Times": "I think both sides are now close to saying: let's make a deal."

The newspaper noted that the US president adopts an optimistic view regarding the course of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations, although Ukrainian negotiators do not share the same assessment regarding the progress made.

Trump's remarks come ahead of the expected round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday, November 3, the participation of the Russian delegation in the talks, clarifying that Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky will head the delegation.

Peskov added that the delegation will include representatives from various government bodies, including the Russian Foreign Ministry, noting that President Vladimir Putin will approve its final composition later.

For his part, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Washington will undertake mediation in the negotiations, which will address post-conflict security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian issues, and next steps toward peace.