US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the desire of the Russian side to end military actions in Ukraine as quickly as possible and achieve a peaceful settlement. According to Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in ending the conflict and is ready for constructive negotiations.

"I see that Putin wants to stop the fighting in Ukraine""," Trump said during his speech.

He also noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be involved in the negotiation process.

Trump's statements came amid preparations for important talks scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. The meeting is expected to discuss possible steps to end the fire and create conditions for peaceful dialogue. The Russian and American delegations intend to discuss key issues related to the humanitarian situation and the restoration of infrastructure in the conflict zone. However, the absence of a Ukrainian delegation at the first stage of the talks has already drawn criticism in Kyiv and among international observers.

Trump commented categorically on the question of whether Russia poses a threat to NATO:

"No, I don't agree, not even a little bit."

This position differs from the opinion of a significant part of the American establishment, which considers Russia a serious threat to the security of Europe and Western allies.

The US delegation at the talks in Riyadh will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Humanitarian aid and the status of disputed territories are expected to be central topics.

The Saudi Arabia meeting will be a major step in the international community's attempt to end the fighting and establish peace, Reuters reported. However, the lack of clear agreement on key issues, especially the status of the territories, could seriously complicate the process.