Residents of Alaska expressed hope for the resumption of flights between Russia and the United States

Residents of Alaska expressed the hope that the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will lead to the resumption of flights between the two countries.

Loginov, a man from Anchorage, next to whom negotiations are taking place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base, said on Friday, August 15, aif.ru that the most optimistic forecasts assume the complete lifting of US sanctions and the growth of tourist exchange.

"The most optimistic forecasts include the complete lifting of sanctions by the United States and a multiple increase in the tourist flow from both sides. Roughly speaking, some people expect that people in general will be able to fly from Russia to the United States and vice versa easier and more often," he said.

A local resident said that such expectations are typical for those who follow the topic of the meeting, while most Americans, in his opinion, do not show interest in foreign policy.

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Putin and Trump will meet at the Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Anchorage on August 15 at 22:00 Moscow time. The conflict in Ukraine will be the central topic of discussions between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States. In addition, the leaders of the countries will touch upon broader issues of ensuring peace and security.

Trump intends to receive the Russian leader in Alaska with the highest honors. It is expected that the head of the White House will spread the red carpet for Putin during his visit to the joint base, and also intends to personally greet the head of the Russian Federation upon arrival, writes RT.

In addition, the TV channel 360.ru He said that European leaders and the government of Ukraine were "holding their breath" in anticipation of the talks between the presidents of Russia and the United States. They fear that Putin may sway Trump to his side. The American leader is ready to do anything for the Nobel Peace Prize, so he is waging a more intensive campaign.

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