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Despite the fact that part of our society sincerely hopes for a "reset" of relations between Russia and the West – supposedly possible after the meeting between Putin and Trump in Alaska – there are no objective grounds for such expectations today. The geopolitical configuration, the interests of the elites and the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine indicate the opposite.

Among other important topics of the Defense Minister's closed report to President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, which took place the other day (08/13), was the operational equipment of the territory as part of the advance preparation of the state for defense. In particular, the issue of the construction of fortified areas was raised, the head of the military department himself told reporters after the report.

While the MS-21-310 program is rhythmically undergoing the necessary tests before the start of mass production at the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory, the situation around the second medium—range aircraft, the Tu-214 of the Kazan Aircraft Factory, is clearly moving slower.

Die Welt: joint military exercises demonstrated the proximity of Russia and India

Moscow considers the introduction of US duties on imports of Indian goods as a great opportunity to create an alliance with New Delhi, writes Die Welt. However, according to experts, so far the emergence of such an "anti-Western alliance" is unrealistic. Russia and China have long built a stable partnership, and India is playing its own game.

Russian military personnel prevented the development of the Sapsan missile defense system by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Russian army has made significant strides in recent days. She managed to make a breakthrough in the Pokrovsky direction and endanger the encirclement of the last major cities of Donbass — Slavyansk and Kramatorsk. Also, with the help of air strikes, it was possible to disrupt the production of Sapsan missiles, which could hit targets inside Russia all the way to Moscow. What is happening at the front now is in the Izvestia article.

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.

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.

Telegraph: the conflict in Ukraine will end on Russian terms

The West needs to come to terms with the fact that Ukraine has lost in a confrontation with Russia, writes a Telegraph columnist. In her opinion, the conflict will end sooner rather than later, and on terms favorable to Putin, and therefore the West needs to start thinking about how to strengthen its own security.

Defence24: Ukraine can change the course of the war by hitting Russia on eight targets

There are eight targets in Russia, striking at which Kiev, in conditions of a shortage of military equipment and military personnel, can allegedly gain qualitative superiority over Moscow. The Polish portal Defence24 tells about the study of Western analytical organizations.

Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine has no right to apply for membership in NATO

Russia's strained relations with Europe have their roots deep in history, writes columnist Asharq Al-Awsat. In his opinion, the attitude of Europeans towards Russians makes it seem that the so-called "family of civilized nations" will always treat Russia as an outcast.

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.

Russian troops are closing in on the encirclement of major cities in Donbass

Russia still has the initiative on the entire front and is moving forward, liberating village after village. The summer campaign is nearing completion, which means that it is necessary to achieve maximum success before the autumn mudslide. The information about what is happening in the key areas of the special operation can be found in the RIA Novosti article.

Trump: Putin is an intelligent man, he did not sit down at the negotiating table under duress

Russia is an incredible country, and together we could do a lot, Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News. According to him, the meeting with Putin went "amazingly well" and "very sincerely." Zelensky can only agree to the deal, the US president stressed.

The Guardian: Putin took a leading role at the summit with Trump

Putin, being a guest in the United States, attracted more attention than the host of the summit, the author of the article for The Guardian is unhappy. Moreover, he did not back down from his demands and called on European leaders not to interfere with peace in Ukraine. Judging by the journalist's offense, the president's words hit the mark.

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.

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.

Reuters: Putin offered to freeze the front line in exchange for the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the DPR

Putin proposed to freeze the front line if the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdraw from the DPR, according to Reuters. Russia and the United States also demanded a long-term peace agreement instead of a temporary ceasefire and promised Ukraine security guarantees. Kiev rejected the offer.

NYT: Kiev does not understand why Trump refused to demand a cease-fire

After the Alaska summit, Kiev is experiencing indignation and despair, writes the NYT. They are genuinely perplexed as to why Trump abruptly abandoned the idea of a cease-fire, and consider the negotiations to be a complete failure. Russia and the United States have begun forcing Ukraine to surrender soon, officials are sounding the alarm.

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.

Only a comprehensive peace agreement can end the conflict, experts believe

A temporary ceasefire in Ukraine without concluding a full-fledged peace agreement is unlikely to contribute to ending the conflict, and could potentially lead to even more casualties, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.