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While the US bought the state from the Russians over 150 years ago, some are hailing the choice of venue as a victory for Russia, and perhaps a step towards it reclaiming Alaska.
‘Alaska is ours’
On the streets and airwaves of Russia, the idea that Alaska rightfully belongs to Russia remains alive, often in satirical or provocative forms.
Kremlin-aligned media outlets are reportedly gushing over their country’s links to the region.
A Russian billboard that appeared in Siberia in 2022, which read “Alaska nasha”, which translates to “Alaska is ours”, sparked concern among some US politicians. Credit: abc.net.au
Michael McFaul, a former US ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration, said the meeting venue is a reminder to Russian nationalists of a “raw deal”.
“To the Russian politicians who believe they can take back Alaska: Good luck,” he wrote on X.
