US EditionRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Arrives in Alaska Wearing 'USSR' Shirt
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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Sergei Lavrov was seen wearing a gray sweatshirt emblazoned with the Russian letters for USSR, and a black puffer vest as he entered the site of the talks in Anchorage.
In addition to Putin, Sergei Lavrov is also in Alaska. Upon his arrival he wears a sweater with imprint under the vest. It can be understood as a message. Trump is also on his way now.
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