Putin officially set foot on US soil for a meeting again after 18 years.

Alaska belonged to Russia during the Tsarist era and was later sold to the United States for $7.2 million.

The location they chose for this meeting is also intriguing, a bit like a throwback to history—as if to convey that the two sides are partners with a history of doing business, not just adversaries.

Putin's presence on US soil is a signal that both sides clearly want to achieve their desired negotiation outcome. I believe the outcome will be good. Both sides have sent friendly signals and hope to facilitate the negotiations.