Geopolitical Alignment - The report highlights a shift in global alliances, noting the "cozy optics" between China and Russia, traditional adversaries of the US [1] - The analysis points out that China is hosting leaders from North Korea and Iran, described by some as an "axis of upheaval against the West" [2] - India's Prime Minister Modi is also seen engaging with Putin and Xi, a departure from previous close ties with the US [2] US-India Relations - The report mentions that Trump imposed tariffs on India for trade disagreements and continued purchases of Russian oil and gas [3] - Despite these tariffs, Modi has maintained ties with Putin [4] - The report contrasts current interactions with past events, such as the "Howdy Modi" rally in 2019, emphasizing a change in the relationship [3] US-Russia Relations - The report indicates a deterioration of the "special relationship" between Putin and Trump [1] - Trump's earlier claim of being able to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours is contrasted with the ongoing conflict [4] - Putin's visit to Alaska to meet with Trump did not result in an end to the war against Ukraine [4]

President Putin said Russia and the US can start work on a new arms control treaty after the summit in Alaska with President Trump, which could "create long-term conditions of peace" (translation via AP) https://t.co/LCPt4Em2Tp https://t.co/9Hwuqfp41c ...

Geopolitical Strategy & Potential Risks - The Kremlin aims to influence the US through a meeting between Putin and Trump, potentially without Zelensky's or European presence, to achieve a Russia-favorable outcome in Ukraine [3][4] - A Trump-Putin meeting without Ukrainian or European participation raises concerns about potential concessions by the US that could be detrimental to Ukraine and Europe [6] - Russia seeks to separate bilateral relations with the US from the resolution of the war in Ukraine, aiming to build business relationships with the US regardless of the war's outcome [7][8] US-Russia Relations & Sanctions - The original deadline for Putin to agree to a truce to avoid secondary sanctions was August 8th, but there's no indication of a truce [5] - Discussions between Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Wyckoff suggest potential changes in US-Russia relations [6] - Russia views developing a good relationship with Trump as an opportunity to build business relationships with the US [7]

This morning, escalated tensions between the US and Russia after President Trump said he's not happy with President Putin. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov holding what he called a frank face to face earlier in Malaysia. The war in Ukraine looming large with Russia unleashing a new drone and missile strike on Ukraine's capital.All as newly obtained audio tied to the book 2024: How Trump retook the White House and the Democrats lost America shows President Trump claimi ...