Amidst his international engagements in Asia, President Donald Trump has generated considerable discussion by expressing openness to a future presidential bid and by directly addressing Russia’s advanced missile technology. Addressing press queries while flying to Tokyo, Trump responded positively to the idea of a third term in 2028, noting he “would love to do it” and asserting that he holds “the best numbers ever.” This speculation follows comments from Steve Bannon about a potential third campaign. Trump also pointed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as key Republican figures for the future. His recent activities included finalizing significant trade and rare earth agreements in Malaysia, and what he termed the “most important” achievement, a peace accord between Thailand and Cambodia. Separately, Trump criticized Russia’s recent successful test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. He labeled the test “inappropriate,” urging President Putin to cease developing new weapons and instead focus on resolving the protracted conflict in Ukraine. Trump highlighted the power of US nuclear submarines as a deterrent and stated that both the US and Russia understand the gravity of the situation. Russia claims its Burevestnik missile test was a success, demonstrating its long-range capabilities. In parallel, President Putin has signed legislation to officially withdraw from a 2000 agreement with the US concerning the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.
