Former U.S. intelligence officer Ritter urged Americans to come to Russia

On August 12, former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter called on Americans to come to Russia to overcome the Russophobia that has been imposed for a long time.

Russian Russians come to Russia, get to know Russians, and talk to Russians. But when you start listening to them, that will be the most important thing: what they have in their hearts, what they believe in. <...> When you succeed, you will see this power of people's diplomacy," Ritter said at a press conference at TASS.

He also noted the upcoming meeting between President of the United States Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. According to an ex-US intelligence officer, former US President Joe Biden would never have met with Putin.

Point of return: what to expect from the summit of the Presidents of Russia and the United States in Alaska

European officials are in turmoil after news of the August 15 meeting.

On August 8, Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. In turn, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov called the choice of a venue for negotiations logical. He said that the economic interests of the states intersect in the region.

Later, on August 11, Trump expressed hope for a constructive meeting with Putin. According to him, a meeting between the leaders of the two countries is necessary in order to clarify the position of the Russian president on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

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