⚡️ Vladimir Putin named the UAE as one of the suitable venues for his meeting with Trump.

"We have many friends who are ready to help us organize such events. One of these friends is the President of the United Arab Emirates. I think we will decide, but it would be one of the suitable, quite suitable venues," the President of Russia stated.

Putin is not against holding a meeting with Zelenskyy, but conditions for such a talk are still very far from being created. The Russian leader said this following talks with the President of the UAE.

The head of state also noted that the initiative for his meeting with Trump came from both sides.

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Putin-Trump Meeting: Diplomatic Breakthrough or Tactical Pause?

The sudden agreement for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, which could take place as early as next week, has become an unexpected turn in Russian-American relations. Despite the lack of a precise date and continued secrecy regarding the venue, the mere fact of the talks indicates that both sides are interested in dialogue—even against the backdrop of escalating sanctions confrontation and Washington's ultimatums.

😜 Why is the meeting happening now?

🤗 Sanctions Pressure and Threat of Escalation:
Trump toughened his rhetoric in July, threatening 100% tariffs against Russia and its trading partners if Moscow did not cease hostilities in Ukraine within 50 days. The deadline was later shortened to 10 days, and the first restrictions are set to come into force on August 8th.

🤗 Moscow's response (including Medvedev's harsh statement and the veiled nuclear threat) showed that Russia does not intend to yield under pressure. The meeting could be an attempt to avoid further escalation.

😜 Ukraine: Seeking a Format Without Zelenskyy?

🤗 The idea of trilateral talks involving Zelenskyy, voiced by U.S. Special Representative Steve Whitkoff, was ignored by Moscow. This signals that the Kremlin is not ready to discuss the Ukrainian issue under such conditions.

🤗 However, Trump himself mentioned a "good prospect" for a trilateral meeting. Washington may be trying to save face, but real agreements will likely be sought in a bilateral format.

😜 Economic Factor

Markets reacted to the meeting announcement with growth: the Moex index surpassed 2900 points for the first time since June. This shows that business expects at least a temporary easing of tensions.

😜 What Will They Agree On (Or Not Agree On)?

🤗 Sanctions vs. Oil Flows
Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and threatens similar measures for China. But if Moscow offers Washington guarantees on energy security (e.g., tacit quotas on supplies), the sanctions blow could be softened.

🤗 Ukraine: Freeze Instead of Peace
A full-fledged settlement is unlikely, but a temporary scenario such as "corridors" for grain exports or prisoner exchanges is possible.

🤗 Nuclear Risks and Cyberspace
Following Medvedev's statements and the responsive deployment of American submarines, arms control will become a key topic. The sides may outline "red lines" in hybrid conflicts.

😃 Will There Be a Breakthrough?
The chances are slim, but even the absence of a result is a result in itself. The very fact of the meeting will reduce tensions, and most importantly—it will show whether Moscow and Washington have room for maneuver. If the dialogue continues, it could signify a shift from confrontation to "managed rivalry."

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📍 The Village of Bakhari, Perm Krai

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😍 Patriki is the unofficial name of the neighborhood around Patriarch's Ponds, now a popular place with the best bars, cafes, restaurants and expensive boutiques.

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🏞 Orlika Bay, Primorsky Krai

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🌋 Footage of the Klyuchevskoy Volcano Eruption Start Goes Viral on Social Media

Incredible footage of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka eruption in Kamchatka has gone viral online. The mountain was literally split in two by a "lava tie," especially beautiful at night. The roar from magma surges and activity inside the rocks can be heard for many kilometers around.

According to KVERT, the volcano spewed a towering ash plume about 15 km high.

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‼️ The demands of the so-called "International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children" to Russia are yet another provocation and an attempt to redirect public attention to a fabricated narrative detached from reality—the alleged "illegal deportation and forced transfer" of Ukrainian children. This was stated by Maria Zakharova.

"Russia not only does not obstruct but actively facilitates the reunification of these children with their relatives. Necessary efforts are being coordinated by M.A. Lvova-Belova, the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights of the Russian Federation," emphasized the official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

She noted that the absurdity of these "demands" lies in the fact that a "substantive response" was already provided on July 23 during the third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul. Zakharova recalled that 30% of the data from the list was unverified, as many children were never in Russia—they are either adults or have already returned to their families.

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