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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova discussed with an American journalist who asked her about the situation in Ukraine. This happened during a weekly briefing on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
At one point, CNN correspondent Fredkrik Pleitgen asked a diplomat about Ukraine and also about Russian President Vladimir Putin's phrase about Peter I. and the return of countries by Russia. His question was whether it was all a violation of international law.
In response, Zakhar noted that Pleitgen should remember what is happening to Kosovo and the US invasion of Iraq. She also pointed to the illegal presence of American troops in Syria. As a result, she insisted that she “ask the same question” in the State Department.
The parties spoke for about 10 minutes. During this time, the Russian Foreign Minister recalled what had happened in Donbas for eight years, to which the West paid no attention. Then Zakhar began to answer another question, but suddenly paused and turned her gaze back to Pleitgen. She said she understood why the CNN representative was “so worried.”
“I couldn't figure out the historical lands. Are you talking about Alaska or what? ”Zakharova joked.
It was previously announced that the US military intends to renew its forces in Alaska in order to better prepare for future conflicts in the Arctic. Specifically, the Pentagon will replace the Stryker Brigade on eight-wheeled vehicles with a more equipped, mobile infantry unit.
Alaska itself was sold to the United States in 1867. It happened under Russian Emperor Alexander II. The cost of the transaction was $ 7.2 million.
In June, Vladimir Putin noted that Peter I was returning and strengthening Russian territory. He also laid the foundation of St. Petersburg. Speaking of modern Russia, Putin noted that it was also up to him to “strengthen and return.” that Peter I returned Narva during the Great Northern War.