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The History of Russia’s Ties to Alaska

The meeting between President Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is taking place in a region rich with significance for ...

Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S.

The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867.

Exclusive-US Mulled Use of Russia Icebreakers for Gas Development Ahead of Summit-Sources

LONDON (Reuters) -The United States has had internal discussions on using Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels to ...

Russian Foreign Minister Turns Up in Alaska With U.S.S.R. Shirt

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied accusations that his Ukraine invasion is aimed at resurrecting the Soviet empire, ...

Trump using oil tariffs, sanction threats as leverage ahead of Putin showdown in Alaska

President Donald Trump is set to travel to Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as he seeks negotiations to end ...

The US island where you can walk to Russia

As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, two twin islands connected by an ice bridge in the Bering Strait are a reminder that the US and Russia's culture and history are deeply intertwined.

Putin's Alaska Trip Marks A Rare Moment for the Russian Leader on U.S. Soil

The arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday will mark a rare occasion when the Kremlin leader will set foot on ...