Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it will host a U.S.-Russia summit
Summary
Presidents of the United States and Russia will meet in Alaska to discuss a war involving Crimea. The location is notable because Alaska used to be Russian territory before the United States bought it in the 1800s.Key Facts
- Alaska was once controlled by Russia as a colony.
- The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in the 1800s.
- A summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin will occur in Alaska.
- The leaders will talk about a conflict involving Crimea.
- This meeting draws historical parallels to Russia's past sale of Alaska.
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