Russia plans to use Alaska summit to obtain economic aid from US – ISW
Фото: Reuters
The Kremlin plans to use the Alaska summit to divert attention from peace talks and obtain economic aid from the United States.
This is stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
“The Kremlin seeks to push the Donald Trump administration towards economic rapprochement. This is evidenced by the Kremlin’s inclusion of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev in the delegation to Alaska,” the report says.
Ahead of the summit, Dmitriev argued that Alaska was a historical part of Russia, attempting to use the summit to present Russia as a world power equal to the United States.
The presence of Dmitriev and Siluanov at the Alaska summit is likely intended to present the summit as a potential business deal.
In particular, on August 14, Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that, in addition to discussing Ukraine, Trump and Putin would also discuss bilateral cooperation “in the trade and economic sphere.”
Russia also reported that Putin and Trump “may” discuss sanctions and other economic issues.
“Russia and the United States will in any case conclude an economic agreement after the summit in Alaska,” said a deputy of the Russian State Duma.
Such statements are likely part of a coordinated effort by Russia to use the Alaska summit to obtain much-needed economic aid from the United States.
“Any US acceptance of Russian economic agreements without reciprocal steps by Russia on Ukraine would weaken the important economic leverage that the US currently has over Russia,” the report said.
As a reminder, on August 14, Donald Trump made several statements before a summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, expressing his opinion on the Kremlin’s readiness for an agreement, doubts about a quick ceasefire, plans for a new meeting with Zelensky, and his intention to discuss borders and territorial issues.
As reported, US President Donald Trump said that he does not seek to impose new sanctions against Russia, preferring diplomacy and negotiations . At the same time, he emphasized his readiness to apply economic restrictions if the situation requires it.
In addition, US President Donald Trump is suggesting the possibility of reducing US military forces in Europe if this helps convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement on Ukraine.
By the way, a large-scale rally in support of Ukraine was held in Anchorage, Alaska. Locals, along with activists from all over the state, took to the streets with Ukrainian flags and a single slogan: “Ukraine and Alaska – never again Russia!”
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