US EditionPutin’s Delegation to Alaska Forced to Pay Cash for Jet Fuel, Rubio Says
Sanctions forced Putin's delegation to pay for plane refueling in cash, reflecting ongoing financial restrictions impacting Russia during diplomatic talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
- On Friday, Putin’s delegation paid in cash for jet fuel in Alaska, Rubio told NBC.
- Despite eased travel restrictions through Aug. 20, U.S. authorities barred sanctioned Russian officials from using bank cards or local mobile networks, Rubio said.
- NBC’s estimate underscores the steep cost of jet fuel for such diplomatic visits, with Putin’s fleet of three planes potentially incurring hundreds of thousands in refueling bills.
- Rubio told NBC, `Every single sanction that was in place on the day he took over remains and the impact of all those sanctions remains`, indicating ongoing pressure on Russia.
- Ahead of Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump, with detailed discussions on Donetsk and other regions scheduled.
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The Russian delegation brought suitcases of dollars to Alaska to pay for fuel for airplanes: EADaily
EADaily, August 18th, 2025. The Russian delegation that arrived in Alaska because of the sanctions was forced to bring with them a large amount of cash dollars to pay for refueling aircraft with fuel. This was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on NBC.
The sanctions against Russia still seem to work: the Moscow delegation had to take a deep hold on their visit to Anchorage in order to be able to fly home at all.
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