Russia is preparing to conduct a test of its nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed Burevestnik cruise missile at the Novaya Zemlya test site in the Arctic. Satellite imagery and reports from Western security sources and American researchers indicate increased activity, including the closure of 500 kilometers of airspace along the western coast of Novaya Zemlya from August 7 to 12. This development comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled for Friday, focusing on Ukraine. The missile test preparations have raised questions about whether this military activity could overshadow the upcoming Trump-Putin diplomatic discussions. The situation is being closely monitored, with coverage including Reuters World News podcasts and analysis of Russia's strategic interests in the Arctic region.