Trump says US seeing 'strong inclination' to end Russia's war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was seeing a 'very strong inclination' towards ending Russia's war in Ukraine and that both sides were 'tired of fighting.' Trump spoke at the White House on the eve of US-led, three-sided talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. A US official said both Russia and Ukraine were showing some flexibility privately on the possible exchange of territory ahead of the talks. Security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential NATO-style Article 5 defense, will be a major topic. The talks are the first since February aimed at ending the war, which has been going for more than 4-1/2 years. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are to lead mediation efforts. The official said there was cautious optimism on the US side that progress can be made.