Russia Ends INF Limits | U.S.–Russia Alaska Summit | Iran, Taiwan & DPRK Updates

Russia removes final INF missile restrictions as the U.S. and Russia prepare for a high-stakes Alaska summit on the Ukraine war. Plus: Iran–IAEA talks without inspections, PLA activity near Taiwan, and North Korean threats ahead of military drills.

In this week’s Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing (Aug. 11, 2025):

• Russia Ends INF Missile Restrictions – Moscow lifts remaining self-imposed limits from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty era, opening the door to deployments once banned under the agreement.
• U.S.–Russia Alaska Summit – Presidents Trump and Putin meet Aug. 15 to discuss the war in Ukraine; Kyiv and Europe push for inclusion.
• Iran–IAEA Contact Without Access – Talks resume but no inspections planned following months of stalled monitoring.
• Indo-Pacific Tensions – PLA aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line; DPRK issues threats before joint U.S.–ROK drills.

📖 Full written briefing:
https://defconwarningsystem.com/2025/08/11/russia-ends-inf-limits-alaska-summit-august-2025/

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