Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was returning to Washington after wrapping up his Gulf tour.

"Let's see what happens with Russia and Ukraine," he said, referring to Russia-Ukraine talks taking place in Turkey.