Washington DC, Nov. 10 -- US President Donald Trump expressed optimism over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, saying both countries are tired of fighting.

This comes as Washington seeks to facilitate an agreement to end the prolonged conflict, which has entered its fifth year.

Speaking about the negotiations on Monday (local time), Trump said discussions between the delegations were progressing and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would help bring an end to the hostilities.

"I just think that Ukraine and Russia are tired of fighting... I am able to get them together, and we are meeting right now as we speak, and the meetings are going okay, but we are trying to get it settled only because it doesn't affect us a...