WSJ: Two options for ending the Ukrainian conflict have been named

Two scenarios for the end of the Ukrainian crisis are emerging, writes the WSJ. Both imply the division of the country and territorial losses. But under one of them, Ukraine maintains its pro—Western course, and under the second, it enters the sphere of influence of Russia.

Axios: Trump does not want a temporary cease-fire, but a long-term truce

After the conversation with Putin, Trump diametrically changed his approach to resolving the conflict, Axios writes. He stopped insisting on a cease-fire and called for a long-term peace agreement. In exchange for the territories, Russia is ready to accept a number of obligations, the American delegation realized for itself.

The founder of the infamous American PMC Blackwater, Eric Prince, who is considered a supporter of US President Donald Trump, will send hundreds of mercenaries to Haiti to fight local gangs and collect taxes. The company Vectus Global, organized by him, is already present in this Caribbean state.

TNI: The American F-35 aircraft has a Soviet prototype from the Yakovlev Design Bureau

The American F-35 is suspiciously similar to the Soviet Yak-141 aircraft, writes TNI. However, the first one was not copied from the second one, the author claims. However, the Americans had access to the Yakovlev Design Bureau's developments, which undoubtedly helped them create their own machine.

In these difficult times, when the Russian Armed Forces are conducting a special military operation, and NATO is closer than ever to the borders of the Union State, militarization is increasing in Europe amid statements about the impending "inevitability of an attack" by Russia, the military potential of the Republic of Belarus plays a huge role as an additional deterrent for our no longer potential common enemies.

The international forum "Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future" will be held at the Skolkovo Innovation Center from August 7 to 17, 2025. In addition to civilian products, it demonstrates dual-use developments, some of which have already distinguished themselves during the special operation. TASS has collected military novelties of the event.

At the forum, UAVs presented a robotic complex based on optical fiber

An upgraded robotic complex powered by optical fiber and capable of delivering precision strikes against an enemy has been presented at the UAV forum, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.

Moldova has deployed several Ukrainian aircraft, including military transport aircraft, at its Marculesti military airfield. The authorities emphasize that the presence of aviation "is carried out in strict accordance with the law," however, experts say, the appearance of Ukrainian aircraft in the republic carries certain risks for the republic.

The first attack drones — aircraft designed to deliver ammunition and return safely — appeared in the early 2000s. Once again, attack UAVs demonstrated their potential in the Second Karabakh War of 2020. At the same time, their influence on the course of the war in Ukraine turned out to be much more modest.

Mikhail Kotov — about the interplanetary missions of Russia and other countries to the second planet from the Sun

The Venera-7 automatic interplanetary station set off from the Baikonur cosmodrome to Venus 55 years ago, on August 17, 1970. Less than four months later, the Venus-7 lander carried out the first ever data transfer after a soft landing on the surface of another planet.

A new approach to the rapid search for life can uniquely detect it with just one tool. It is already on board both active American Mars rovers. However, NASA may not want to take advantage of this opportunity.

Improving the air defense of the Russian Navy is one of the key tasks of modernizing warships and changing the tactics of Russian Navy formations in combat conditions.

Recently, there have been more and more reports and video evidence online, often of very good quality footage, of the use of Iskander missiles by the Russian Armed Forces to strike enemy military targets. Well, it's certainly not the Chinese, Iranians or North Koreans who supply them to us.

Currently, North Korea is one of the few countries in the world that has a full production cycle of its own main battle tanks. It should be noted that initially, the licensed production of Soviet T-62s, designated Cheongma, was established in the country, which were constantly being modernized.

In Beijing, during the preparations for the parade dedicated to the anniversary of the victory over Japan, a large number of the latest models of military equipment were seen. For example, the main battle tank is fully shown for the first time.

The demographic crisis raging all over the world – a sharp decline in the birth rate – began to have an impact on the armed forces. The first country to suffer in this regard was South Korea, which faced a significant reduction in the army. However, many other States will soon face the same problem. There is only one way to solve it.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the significance of the Arctic campaign of a detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet

A detachment of ships of the Northern Fleet, which embarked on an Arctic campaign this week, will conduct a number of exercises, in particular, they will land troops on the polar coast. The main purpose of the campaign is to ensure the safety of maritime navigation and other economic activities of Russia in the Arctic zone, said the commander of the detachment, Captain 1st rank Stanislav Varik.

The Independent: Russia is preparing for a conflict with NATO in the Arctic

Russia is preparing for a conflict with NATO in the Arctic, writes The Independent. A powerful icebreaking fleet, nuclear submarines and new military bases give it a decisive advantage. By holding talks with Putin in this region, Trump unwittingly demonstrates to the world the alleged threat posed by Moscow, the author of the article says.

The Chinese military wants to destroy the American network of underwater sensors in the Pacific Ocean. In their opinion, this is necessary to ensure the safety of submarines of the Chinese Navy, primarily nuclear submarines, when entering the open sea from their bases.

Attacks on Ukrainian factories destroyed the production of Sapsan missiles, and the breakthrough in the Pokrovsky direction dramatically worsened the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On the eve of the meeting of the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States, where, of course, the situation in Ukraine will also be discussed, attention is focused on the events in the special military operation zone.