US President Donald Trump made a sharp statement about the war in Ukraine during a conversation with journalists aboard an Air Force One plane on the night of Monday, October 27th, according to Dw.com. In his opinion, the fighting must be brought to an end, and only Vladimir Putin can do this.
"The war was supposed to end in a week, but it's been going on for four years. Now he must think about saving people's lives, not by testing rockets," Trump said. According to the president, it is time for Moscow to revise its strategy and choose diplomacy, not a fight with weapons.
Trump also reminded that US military forces are constantly on the alert in response to threats from the Russian side. "Russia knows well: one of the world's most powerful nuclear submarines is near their shores. So, the rocket doesn't have to fly 8,000 miles. "We are not playing games with anyone," he said. The President's words demonstrated the White House's commitment to maintaining balance in its relations with Russia.
Meanwhile, Moscow also expressed its position. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Vladimir Putin is ready to practically consider the "conceptual proposals" of the US on Ukraine. According to him, the two countries took a temporary break to work on proposals. This step could potentially pave the way for diplomatic negotiations.
At the same time, a message about a strategic forces exercise involving Putin was published on the Kremlin's website. According to the president, combat flights were carried out in three directions of nuclear weapons systems, and during the tests, a new type of weapon - the "Burevestnik" cruise missile - was tested. Putin called it a "unique development" and noted that the possibilities of using this weapon are being studied.
According to the head of the Russian General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, the "Burevestnik" was tested on October 21 and covered a distance of 14,000 kilometers. According to him, the missile was in the air for about 15 hours and has the "ability to accurately strike a highly protected object at any point."
At the same time, this information has not yet been confirmed by independent sources. No official explanation has been given by Western military analysts. The "Burevestnik" project, called "Skyfall" in NATO, has been under development for more than ten years. It is said that a small nuclear reactor is installed in its engine and theoretically can remain in the air for several days.
According to a 2019 report by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Skyfall is estimated to be capable of orbiting the Earth at low altitudes, bypassing air defense systems, and secretly striking targets.
At this juncture, Trump's calls to end the war have once again drawn the world's attention to the conflict surrounding Ukraine. Russia's nuclear tests have sparked new discussions on global security.
Thus, the political disputes between Washington and Moscow are moving to a new stage. One side demands peace, while the other tries to maintain pressure through military force. But the main hope of the world community remains the triumph of diplomacy and the priority of dialogue, not weapons.
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