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Kremlin envoy proposes ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia, US

Kremlin envoy proposes ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia, US

Summary

A Russian investment envoy proposed building an undersea tunnel between the US and Russia, with help from Elon Musk's company. President Trump expressed interest in the idea during a meeting with Ukraine's president, although the Ukrainian leader was not supportive. The project aims to connect Siberia and Alaska to promote joint resource exploration.

Key Facts

  • A Kremlin envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, suggested building a tunnel under the sea linking the US and Russia.
  • The proposed tunnel would connect Siberia, Russia, with Alaska, United States.
  • Elon Musk's The Boring Company was mentioned as a potential partner for this project.
  • President Donald Trump called the tunnel idea "interesting" during a meeting at the White House.
  • Ukraine's President Zelenskyy was not in favor of the tunnel during the discussion.
  • Dmitriev also suggested the US join energy projects in the Arctic with Russia and China.
  • Plans to link Russia and the US through the Bering Strait have existed for about 150 years.
  • The Bering Strait is narrowest at 82 km (51 miles) and has two small islands between Russia and Alaska.
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