US EditionHere's Why Trump and Putin Picked Alaska for Their First Meeting in Years
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Although between Alaska and Russia there are only 88.5 kilometers, for neither of the two leaders it is comfortable to get to the remote state of the United States and their choice reflects the many factors at stake, such as Putin's protection from the International Criminal CourtThe confusion around the meeting with Trump in Alaska shows that Putin is still in command It does not seem likely that Vladimir Putin will present himself this Friday …
More than 10,000 years ago, it served as an entry point for migrations from Asia and the settlement of North and South America. Land of snow and ice, inhospitable terrain and harsh winters, the call of Alaska fascinated writers, and its wealth in ores and gold aroused human greed. According to many, it was the biggest mistake of Russian Emperor Alexander II, who sold it to the Americans in 1867. The USA became the largest federal state thanks to…
Governor says Alaska ‘stands ready to host historic meeting’ between Trump and Putin
“It’s fitting that discussions of global importance take place here,” Dunleavy added. “For centuries, Alaska has been a bridge between nations, and today, we remain a gateway for diplomacy, commerce, and security in one of the most critical regions on earth. The world will be watching, and Alaska stands ready to host this historic meeting.”
Surprisingly, this choice is based on many political considerations.
WORLD historian Sven Felix Kellerhoff arranges the meeting in Alaska historically and explains the symbolism of the place, the importance of shifting borders and the role of natural resources: "The interests of Ukraine could get under the wheels," says Kellerhoff at WORLD TV.
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