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Alaska, the location of the 2017 Trump-Putin meeting, holds symbolic significance for Russia. Beyond its role as a neutral meeting ground, it evokes nostalgia for the Tsarist era when Russia's empire briefly extended across the ocean. Sold to the US in 1867 for economic reasons, the discovery of gold and oil later made the sale appear regrettable. The summit's format, reminiscent of Cold War détente, emphasizes direct dialogue between the two powers.
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