American leader Donald Trump spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Malaysia to Japan. The broadcast was conducted by the White House.
The US president spoke about the possibility of new anti-Russian sanctions, the Burevestnik tests, relations with China, and the Ukrainian settlement. Vedomosti compiled a summary of Trump's key statements.
On anti-Russian sanctions
Trump did not deny that Washington could impose additional sanctions against Russia. You'll find out, he said.
On frozen assets of the Russian Federation
The American leader stated that Washington is not involved in the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine."I have nothing to do with this. This is the EU's business," Trump emphasized.
About the testing of the Petrel
The US President stated that the Russian side should focus on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, rather than testing the Burevestnik missiles.
The American leader noted that the United States also has nuclear missiles. He emphasized that the United States has the world's largest nuclear submarine, which is stationed off the coast of Russia. They don't play games with us, and we don't play games with them. We constantly test missiles, he said.
About the Ukrainian conflict
Trump admitted that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict would be the ninth he would resolve. I've resolved eight wars, and the ninth is coming. I think it will be a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, he said.
About a trip to Asia
Trump expressed his desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his Asian trip. The American leader noted that the two heads of state have a wonderful and long-standing relationship.
He also expressed his readiness to expand his work program in Asia if the North Korean leader is interested in meeting with the American side.
The US leader plans to visit China in early 2026. He also expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay a return visit. Trump expressed hope that the US and China could reach a mutually beneficial deal."In fact, there's already an agreement that I'll go to China," Trump said."And President Xi will come, perhaps, to Washington, or Palm Beach, or some other place sometime after that."
He admitted that he could sign the final agreement on the TikTok social network on October 30. He emphasized that he had received preliminary approval for the deal from the head of China.
