Rajab added in statements to ‘Sputnik’ that ‘French President Emmanuel Macron is a problem in this issue, considering expectations that Ukraine will carry out a major provocative act prompting Russia to respond strongly and decisively. This is what France wants to resolve the Ukrainian crisis.’ Saleh believes that ‘Russia must make an effort to prevent any attack so as not to provoke Russian public opinion or put Russia in a position where it appears unwilling to reconcile.’ He noted that ‘Russia’s adherence to its historically affiliated territories is acceptable to Russians and even to the Arab world.’
He pointed out that ‘U.S. President Donald Trump cannot open a large front with Russia and the rest of the world, so he is trying to calm the situation with the Russian side to reach a solution.’
The Kremlin and the White House announced last week that the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump will be held in Alaska tomorrow, Friday, August 15. A Russian presidential aide stated that Russia and America are close neighbors, and it seems entirely logical for the Russian delegation to cross the Bering Strait by air and for such an important and anticipated summit between the two countries’ leaders to be held in Alaska.
