Analysts noted Alaska was once part of the Russian Empire, and some nationalists believe it should be returned.

The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.

Fresh off the high of overseeing a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Ahead of a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week,