After President Trump Meeting, President Putin Honors Soviet Pilots in Alaska
Following his high-profile summit with Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a symbolic gesture by laying flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots buried there. These pilots perished while ferrying aircraft and supplies from Alaska to Russia during World War II, part of the legendary Lend-Lease air bridge facing extreme risks for the Allied cause. At the nearby memorial, Putin expressed gratitude to the United States for maintaining the site and honoring shared history, referencing the enduring cultural and military connections between the two nations. The act was seen as both a tribute to joint sacrifice and a nod to common heritage amid tense diplomatic negotiations.
