Marc Champion pointed out that this trip to Alaska would strengthen the Russian leader’s international posture and point to Russia’s "long historical reach as a great power"

Choice of ‘Last Frontier State’ welcomed by politicians in the US and in Moscow

Economists say the talks are "already a win" for Putin, whose economy is limping along after three years of war.

Marc Champion pointed out that this trip to Alaska would strengthen the Russian leader’s international posture and point to Russia’s "long historical reach as a great power"

The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.

The Russian leader will be able to play at being an equal of the US – and use diplomatic tools to achieve what his military cannot

Rodion Miroshnik stressed that Washington and Moscow share a broad agenda, covering international and global issues as well as direct economic, cultural, sporting, and other…