Alaska residents closely followed the talks between Putin and Trump

Residents of Alaska have been following the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American leader Donald Trump with great attention. Izvestia correspondent Vladimir Artyukhov talked to local residents and found out what hopes they have for this meeting.

Due to the recent events, Anchorage became the center of attention, so all local residents were involved in the political process. Street art artists switched to creating posters with the slogans "For Peace" and "For Russia."

"I think it's been a long time since they (the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States. — Ed.) it was necessary to meet, not to delay so long. And I am very glad that this meeting is taking place here, in my hometown," said a resident of the city.

Locals have been closely following the news from Russia, as they still remember that this land was once part of the Russian Empire.

"The Russian trace in Alaska can be seen even in the rocks. There are figures made of stones in Anchorage. Similar stone signs have been erected in Russia, Chukotka and the Arctic for centuries. They seem to be saying that the Bering Strait is not a border, but a bridge between two shores and countries," Artyukhov stressed.

Russian Russian souvenir shop owner said that due to the Alaska summit, the demand for Russian souvenirs has increased several times. According to her, the stories of Russia and the United States are closely intertwined, and this is the secret of success in selling souvenirs.

Time for a deal: Putin and Trump are interested in ending the conflict in Ukraine

The leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States have not yet found a full understanding, but they have made significant progress.

On August 15, residents of Alaska expressed the hope that the talks between Putin and Trump would lead to the resumption of flights between the countries. Loginov, a man from Anchorage, next to whom negotiations are taking place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base, noted that the most optimistic forecasts suggest the complete lifting of US sanctions and the growth of tourist exchange.

After meeting with Trump, Putin laid flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots at Fort Richardson National Military Cemetery in Alaska.

The meeting between Putin and Trump took place on August 15 at the American military base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. At a press conference following the meeting, the Russian president noted the American leader's desire to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. In turn, in an interview with Fox News, the American leader described the meeting with Putin in Anchorage as very good.

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