– The choice of Alaska as a meeting place is interesting from several points of view – admitted Bajarunas from the Washington Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).
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First of all, usually negotiations, especially those in which there is no agreement between the two sides and which meet after a long time, take place on neutral territory, such as Switzerland or Dubai.
– So it's interesting that Trump invited Putin to American territory. On the one hand, this can be interpreted as a sign that Trump has control over the situation. He is the host, provides a meeting place – the expert emphasized.
On the other hand, the historical aspect should be taken into account – he added during the media briefing. The Russian media often mentions the sale of Alaska, this is presented as part of Russian historical losses. – Now that the Russian mainstream media is browsing, you can read that Putin goes to “Russian America,” he noted. The media knocks that Putin is invited to the USA and try to play this card – Litwin said.
The former ambassador also emphasized that Russia is very important to show that both countries combine wholesome relations, which include, among others Energy and arctic issues. – So in Russia the choice of Alaska for the meeting place is also interpreted as a success – he added.
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Bajarunas pointed out that after inviting the Russians to America in the future, Americans may be invited to Russia as part of a visit to the visit.
– It could be Moscow or, for example, Vladivostok. But for many Europeans, the Baltic and Eastern European countries, the fact that the US president would agree to a visit to Russia would be a big thing. Unless it was about signing some really important documents. But the aggressor receiving a state visit would be too much at a given moment – assessed the CEPA expert.
Alaska's territory between 1799 and 1867 belonged to the Russian Empire, but the US was sold for $ 7.2 million due to voids in the Russian treasury after the Crimean War.
