Kazakhstan’s Tokayev praises Putin as ‘outstanding statesman’ before Germany’s Merz
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised Vladimir Putin as an “outstanding statesman” and said he viewed him as the “most acceptable political figure” for Central Asia, Europe and the wider world. At the same Berlin appearance, however, Tokayev called for a freeze in fighting in Ukraine to enable diplomacy; German Chancellor Friedrich Merz responded that Russia is not currently interested in serious negotiations and vowed sustained support for Kyiv.
Trump Downplays North Korea’s Nuclear Threat, Calls Kim Jong Un a Friend in Latest Remarks
President Donald Trump has addressed questions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons, saying Kim Jong Un has a “pretty large” nuclear capacity while arguing that previous U.S. presidents failed to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear development. Trump also described Kim as a friend and said he believes Kim respects him. The remarks come as questions continue over Washington’s approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme and its contrasting stance toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump’s comments highlight the complicated nuclear security landscape in East Asia and the challenge of dealing with a nuclear-armed North Korea while maintaining pressure on Iran. INTERNATIONAL NEWS President Donald Trump has addressed questions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons, saying Kim Jong Un has a “pretty large” nuclear capacity while arguing that previous U.S. presidents failed to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear development. Trump also described Kim as a friend and said he believes Kim respects him. The remarks come as questions continue over Washington’s approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme and its contrasting stance toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump’s comments highlight the complicated nuclear security landscape in East Asia and the challenge of dealing with a nuclear-armed North Korea while maintaining pressure on Iran. INTERNATIONAL NEWS