Posted 12/9/2023, 5:07:10 PM
Russian lawmaker floats retaking Alaska; recalls its 19th century sale to US
- Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov suggested Russia should consider retaking Alaska from the U.S.
- Alaska was once a Russian territory before being sold to the U.S. for $7.2 million in the 19th century.
- Mironov pointed to Venezuela's attempts to seize Guyanese territory as an example.
- He also suggested Mexico could retake Texas from the U.S.
- Russian President Putin has previously been muted on the prospect of retaking Alaska.