Is the end of the war in Ukraine really close, as Trump says?

In a TV interview, Trump said he expects the war to end soon, and that Ukraine will end up in a somewhat different shape. Steve Witkoff says the US wants delegations to meet next in Abu Dhabi.

The core dispute is land. According to the reports, Putin's demands include recognition of Crimea and 4 Ukrainian regions. Kyiv rejects giving up territory and points to its constitution's guarantee of territorial integrity.

Talks broke off in February 2026, and the next deciding step is Tuesday, 10 November in Abu Dhabi, when the talks resume. The reports give no deal terms and do not say what land Ukraine would give up.