RT News - August 18, 2018 (17:00 MSK)

We visit one of the Syrian cities worst-hit by the war - Aleppo - to witness the reconstruction process after years under attack by Islamic State and militants. Syria and sanctions are set to lead talks when Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin meet in Germany later on Saturday. The US plans to spend up to 15-million dollars - on enhancing soldiers' physical performance and endurance. It warns future conflicts will take place in less medically robust areas.