Signal of detente or strategic move between the US and Russia

US rolls out red carpet for Russian President Putin in Alaska 

meeting between president trump and pulitzer Photo image Рокотов Евгений

Today, in Anchorage, Alaska, a rare diplomatic event took place when the United States officially rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is the Russian leader's first visit to US territory since bilateral tensions escalated over the past decade.

The atmosphere at Ted Stevens International Airport became lively as the motorcade, the flags of both countries and the honorary ceremony were carefully prepared. The US side sent the Vice President and the Secretary of State to the plane's stairs to welcome him.

According to the White House, this visit to Alaska is to discuss cooperation on Arctic security, maritime trade and strategic arms control. Alaska - with its strategic location just across the Bering Strait from Russia - is considered a neutral and symbolic location in the context of the two countries seeking to cool down tensions.

Photo image Bhs Ahlan

The international media paid special attention to the image of Mr. Putin stepping off the plane in the snow, shaking hands with American officials while the national anthems of both countries were played. Some experts said that this could be the “beginning of a new chapter” in Washington-Moscow relations, although there are still many profound differences.

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