russia alaska united states

News

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. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Now the song, by rabble-rousing rockers Lyuba (the Loud Ones), has taken on new significance as President Donald Trump hosts Putin at an Alaskan military base – and conspiracy theories resurface claiming Uncle Sam swindled Mother Russia out of the 665,

Wall Street Journal · 56m

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 Moscow. Once Russian territory, Alaska was sold by Alexander II in 1867 for $7.

Trump-Putin Alaska summit

ABC News on MSN · 10h

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska holds a 'historical significance,' experts say

Before Trump and Putin hold a highly-anticipated summit in Alaska to discuss Moscow’s war on Ukraine, experts emphasize the historical significance of this location.

NBC News · 30m

Live updates: Trump, Putin set for Alaska peace summit as U.S. pushes to end war in Ukraine

Follow live updates as Trump and Putin convene in Alaska to discuss what's next in the Ukraine war. Trump has pushed the countries toward a peace deal in recent months.

The Morning Call · 3m

Trump arrives for pivotal summit with Putin in Alaska that could reshape the war in Ukraine

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived in Alaska on Friday for a pivotal summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington.

Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Why did Russia sell the territory to United States in 1867? Explained

As Trump and Putin gear up for their Alaska summit, the stage is set for what could be a fresh chapter in US-Russia relations ...

‘Welcome to ALASKA 2025’: Trump rolls out red carpet, fighter jet for Putin

The stage — or tarmac — is set for Trump-Putin arrival. An "Alaska 2025" sign and red carpet are ready on the base tarmac for ...

Al Jazeera on MSN16h

Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?

United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, following a ...

22m

Watch live: Scene in Alaska as Trump heads for high-stakes meeting with Putin

Watch live coverage from Alaska as media from all over the world have descended on Anchorage for the top-level summit.

1don MSN

Alaska: a source of Russian imperial nostalgia

Alaska, the US state that will host the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Friday, is a source of imperial ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d

US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian transactions needed to prepare Alaska summit

The US Department of the Treasury has temporarily lifted sanctions to allow Russia to spend money in the United States ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results