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The New York Times · 2h

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

USA TODAY on MSN · 9h

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

In 2016, two years after Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine, a black granite memorial was raised in Sailors' Square of the Black Sea city of Yevpatoria with a command to future generations: "We returned Crimea, it's up to you to return Alaska."

How Alaska Went from Russian Colony to U.S. State

All eyes are on Alaska ahead of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting there on Friday. We revisit the history of Russia’s sale of the Alaskan territory to the U.S.. NPR’s Greg Myre describes how some Russians still question whether Alaska is truly American.

Alaska, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

ABC News · 52m

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.

USA TODAY · 4m

Why is Alaska the 'most strategic place' for Trump-Putin meeting?

Trump has visited Alaska several times as president, pushed for expanded oil, gas and mining permits there, and even got funding for new polar icebreakers, a popular stance in a state he won with 54% of the vote in 2024.

Associated Press News · 1d

Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska’s long history — and tension — with Russia

When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — and with international tensions.

Al Jazeera on MSN6h

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 ...

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 ...

11hon MSN

What is the history of the US buying Alaska from Russia

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold a summit at an Alaska military base on Friday.

16h

Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere’ peace efforts, signals possible US-Russia nuclear deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that he could be willing to make a nuclear deal with President Donald Trump just ...

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