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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.

What Ukraine and Russia want from the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska

President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has ...

Body language expert reveals ‘little battle’ during Trump-Putin handshake at Alaska summit: ‘Let go, I’m winning’

Trump and Putin “looked like buddies” during their initial greetings in Alaska Friday – but the dynamic had shifted by the ...

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 ...

'No deal': Live updates from Trump-Putin Alaska summit

There were handshakes and a red carpet, but not the deal that Trump had sought on the grinding three-year war in Ukraine.

Trump’s efforts at Alaska summit applauded by world leaders, while Russia rejoices at no longer being world’s pariah: ‘A glimmer of hope has finally opened’

World leaders hailed President Trump’s push for a diplomatic breakthrough after the Alaska summit, calling it a “glimmer of hope” – a jarring contrast to Moscow’s triumphant mood at no ...

Unfinished Alaska talks, US-Russia ties: Beyond oil tariff against India

The Modi government will hope that Washington and Moscow will arrive at a final agreement on how to deal with Ukraine and ...

Alaska’s Russian Orthodox Faithful Pray for Peace

ANCHORAGE—Dozens of Russian Orthodox faithful joined in prayer ahead of Friday’s summit between President Trump and Vladimir ...