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Russian politicians hail Alaska summit as victory for Moscow

(Reuters) -In the early hours of Saturday morning following a summit in Alaska between the leaders of Russia and the United ...
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During Alaska meet, Russian President Vladimir Putin's delegation had to pay $250,000 in cash–Here’s what happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 (about Rs 2.2 crore) in cash to refuel three jets while returning from the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. When Putin ...

'Russian Airplanes Had to Pay Cash to Refuel in Alaska Because...': What Trump Aide Marco Rubio Said on Sanctions

"Every single sanction that was in place on the day he took over remain. And every – the impact of all those sanctions remain ...

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.

Why Did Russia Sell Alaska? The History of Russia’s Ties to the U.S. State

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

Russia's Lavrov discusses Alaska summit outcome with Turkish, Hungarian counterparts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held calls on Saturday with his Turkish and Hungarian counterparts, the Russian ...
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Fact Check Team: Alaska's rich history; from 'Seward’s Folly' to US-Russia deal rumors

Russia's decision to sell Alaska was influenced by its financial struggles following the Crimean War and the desire to ...