Musk's father announced possible friendly relations between Russia and the United States

The father of American billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk, Errol, said on August 10 that Russia and the United States could achieve friendly relations in the future.

"I would say yes [they can become friends — Ed.]," RIA Novosti quoted Errol Musk as saying.

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.

Earlier in the day, political analyst Vladimir Shapovalov predicted changes after the upcoming summit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. He noted that countries can move to a more peaceful version of competition among themselves, without becoming allies.

On the same day, political scientist Alexander Asafov commented on the choice of Alaska as a meeting place for Putin and Trump. The expert noted that the meeting of the two leaders in Alaska could become a point of restoration of relations between the countries.

On August 8, Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. The US president noted that details about the upcoming negotiations will be published later. 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. There are prospects for joint projects in Alaska.

The leader of the United States also expressed confidence in the possibility of signing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months. Commenting on this issue, Trump stated the need for territorial concessions from both sides.

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