US EditionRussia’s Lavrov Wears USSR Sweatshirt to Trump-Putin Summit
Lavrov's USSR sweatshirt signals Russia's expansionist agenda amid occupation of three former Soviet republics, highlighting tensions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, officials said.
- On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Anchorage, Alaska wearing a ‘CCCP’ sweatshirt ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.
- Amid heightened tensions, Lavrov’s Soviet Union sweatshirt was seen as trolling the West, reflecting Putin’s long-standing goal to restore a Russian empire.
- Observers immediately flagged the bold lettering on his sweatshirt; a video of Lavrov’s arrival shows the ‘CCCP’ logo visible beneath a black gilet, with some noting it could also read as the Central Committee of the Communist Party.
- Amid the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders stressed Ukraine’s involvement and warned Putin could be bluffing on a ceasefire.
- Beyond Lavrov’s stunt, Russia or Russian proxies occupy territories of three former Soviet republics, including Crimea and 20 per cent of Ukraine, reflecting ongoing expansionism.
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In the framework of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Russian Chancellor Sergey Lavrov appeared in Anchorage, Alaska, dressed in a sweatshirt with capital letters CCCP, a Russian acronym for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).The Chancellor, a key figure of Russian diplomacy for several decades, did not offer statements upon arrival. However, the vintage-style white sweatshirt that appeared under a blue vest was im…
Lavrov appears to wear CCCP sweater
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