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CloudWatcher

(2,127 posts)
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:07 PM Aug 2025

Putin in Alaska? Swapping of territories??!!!!???

President Donald Trump said he’ll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include “some swapping of territories.”

Why am I starting to worry that the Felon-in-Chief will offer to sell Alaska back to Russia? In exchange perhaps for his support of invading Greenland?

Nothing this insane toddler does would surprise me anymore.

Reference: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/trump-putin-meeting
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Putin in Alaska? Swapping of territories??!!!!??? (Original Post) CloudWatcher Aug 2025 OP
Kick momta Aug 2025 #1
I never realized how close Russia was to Alaska womanofthehills Aug 2025 #19
Lisa Murkowsky would be terribly concerned. redwitch Aug 2025 #2
Yes, but only after she voted in favor of it Raven123 Aug 2025 #7
What if he just leased sites for a couple BASES Captain Zero Aug 2025 #3
That would make Red Dawn more realistic. Dave Bowman Aug 2025 #26
Does Sarah Palin finally get to stand up for democracy and tell Putin to get lost? tanyev Aug 2025 #4
She can watch democracy disappear from her porch. rubbersole Aug 2025 #16
Don't know what Traitor and handler Putin Cha Aug 2025 #5
I can't picture the type of people Tree Lady Aug 2025 #6
The same idea crossed my mind Xipe Totec Aug 2025 #8
Alaska is a State in the United States and there is not any Russian territory in Alaska. mtngirl47 Aug 2025 #10
you forgot to take your sarcasm supplements today, didn't you. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2025 #30
NO worries. Alaska has 2 Republican/TRUMP US Senators whom they can't afford to lose, Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #9
Since when the pedofelon cares about Congress? Justice matters. Aug 2025 #21
since he wants to pass another big bastard bill, Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #37
unilaterial talks to end a war are utterly and completely pointless Takket Aug 2025 #11
"sell"? - more like *give* - well, give by the U.S., sell for KRASNOV shell enterprises UTUSN Aug 2025 #12
Since Alaska tends to vote R, maybe MAGA would support Alaska being part of Russia to make Trump happy? Dan Aug 2025 #13
Zelensky not invited. Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #14
Can't see where he'd unilaterally have the right to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 #15
Why do we even entertain this here? flvegan Aug 2025 #17
Because with the orange pedofuhrer, anything is possible for him niyad Aug 2025 #23
Not serious CloudWatcher Aug 2025 #31
Trump needs to be arrested Blue Full Moon Aug 2025 #18
Swapping territories? My arse! ReRe Aug 2025 #20
Ridiculous Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #22
Any more ridiculous than any of the other insanity he has proposed, or done? niyad Aug 2025 #24
Good question. SheltieLover Aug 2025 #25
Thank you! niyad Aug 2025 #27
Concentration camps CloudWatcher Aug 2025 #32
Nothing this hate-filled walking (barely) monster does surprises me. niyad Aug 2025 #35
If Vlad agrees to build a Chimp tower in Anchorage, Krasnov would go for it. Hassler Aug 2025 #28
They better like the taste of TACO up there C_U_L8R Aug 2025 #29
The ICC has an arrest warrant out on Putin for war crimes Bayard Aug 2025 #33
How did you manage to type that while laughing? niyad Aug 2025 #36
I take my sarcasm very seriously Bayard Aug 2025 #38
As it should be! niyad Aug 2025 #39
Krasnov should secretly invite Zelenskyy ultralite001 Aug 2025 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Aug 2025 #34
K&R ReRe Aug 2025 #41

womanofthehills

(10,988 posts)
19. I never realized how close Russia was to Alaska
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:55 PM
Aug 2025

2.4 miles - sounds like Putin won’t have to fly very far - . On a clear day “you can see Russia from Alaska “

Grok
“Alaska is very close to Russia. At their closest point, the Diomedes Islands—Little Diomede (Alaska, USA) and Big Diomede (Russia)—are only about 2.4 miles (3.8 kilometers) apart across the Bering Strait. This narrow stretch of water separates the easternmost part of Russia (the Chukotka Peninsula) from western Alaska. The two regions are so close that on a clear day, you can see Russia from Alaska, particularly from places like Little Diomede Island or high points along Alaska’s western coast. Geographically, they’re neighbors, despite being separated by the International Date Line and belonging to different continents.”

Captain Zero

(8,905 posts)
3. What if he just leased sites for a couple BASES
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:13 PM
Aug 2025

Russian Bases. That wouldn't be so bad would it? I think Lisa would be ok with that.

tanyev

(49,296 posts)
4. Does Sarah Palin finally get to stand up for democracy and tell Putin to get lost?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:19 PM
Aug 2025

Or will she help Donny roll out the welcome mat?

Cha

(319,077 posts)
5. Don't know what Traitor and handler Putin
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:43 PM
Aug 2025

are planning.. but if they have bad plans for Alaska... the GOPs in he Red state brought this on themselves and Everyone in the State. .

We do know the Evil Ugly MFs are working for World Domination.

mtngirl47

(1,243 posts)
10. Alaska is a State in the United States and there is not any Russian territory in Alaska.
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:22 PM
Aug 2025

They are meeting in Alaska. In the United States of America.

Jack Valentino

(5,011 posts)
9. NO worries. Alaska has 2 Republican/TRUMP US Senators whom they can't afford to lose,
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:17 PM
Aug 2025

as well as one GOP congressperson....

(Otherwise, it could be on the table with an appropriate Putin purchase of Trump worthless crypto-coins...)

Justice matters.

(9,787 posts)
21. Since when the pedofelon cares about Congress?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 11:18 PM
Aug 2025

The repukes there let him ignore the Constitution, defraud the Treasury, accept foreign gifts, and raise tariffs without them having to say a word about them.

Jack Valentino

(5,011 posts)
37. since he wants to pass another big bastard bill,
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12:46 AM
Aug 2025

without having to do it by executive order....

The whole Texas "give me another five seats" show that he still cares about the party margin in the congress....

Takket

(23,715 posts)
11. unilaterial talks to end a war are utterly and completely pointless
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:27 PM
Aug 2025

on the other hand if drumpf goes in there with dynamite under his clothes and sacrifices himself to take out putin, it will be the greatest day for the world since WWII ended.

not holding my breath on that though

Dan

(5,179 posts)
13. Since Alaska tends to vote R, maybe MAGA would support Alaska being part of Russia to make Trump happy?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:33 PM
Aug 2025

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(135,718 posts)
15. Can't see where he'd unilaterally have the right to
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:44 PM
Aug 2025

Russia sold Alaska to us after getting their collective asses kicked in the Crimean war. They didn't want Britain which Canada was still part of on their doorstep.

flvegan

(66,280 posts)
17. Why do we even entertain this here?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:46 PM
Aug 2025

Orange dipshit is obviously going to offer (without any authority) "peace" if Ukraine gives Russia certain land such as *waves arms all around* and Ukraine will get a donation to The Human Fund in return.

Alaska isn't on the table. Why do we do this?

niyad

(132,440 posts)
23. Because with the orange pedofuhrer, anything is possible for him
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 11:41 PM
Aug 2025

to spew. Whether it can/would actuaally happen is a different discussion.

Blue Full Moon

(3,485 posts)
18. Trump needs to be arrested
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:54 PM
Aug 2025

They have known since the 1990s that he is a Russian asset. 106 money laundering counts using slot machines to pay Russians.
Trump and the rest of the Russian assets need to be deported using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

ReRe

(12,189 posts)
20. Swapping territories? My arse!
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 11:01 PM
Aug 2025

No land for the invaders!
Just get the fuck out and we (Ukraine) will send you a bill for all the destruction.
Oh yeah, and bring all the children back. Period.
Sign right here and don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.

niyad

(132,440 posts)
24. Any more ridiculous than any of the other insanity he has proposed, or done?
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 11:45 PM
Aug 2025

Who would stop him, because, seemingly, nobody has yet.

CloudWatcher

(2,127 posts)
32. Concentration camps
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12:23 AM
Aug 2025

Who would have thought he'd be revoking green cards and TPS and deporting people that are now "illegal" .. because he's revoked their legal status?

C_U_L8R

(49,384 posts)
29. They better like the taste of TACO up there
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12:08 AM
Aug 2025

It's gonna be a smorgasbord of Trump cowardice and bluster.

Bayard

(29,693 posts)
33. The ICC has an arrest warrant out on Putin for war crimes
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12:27 AM
Aug 2025

I'm sure trump will have him taken into custody.

ultralite001

(2,551 posts)
40. Krasnov should secretly invite Zelenskyy
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 02:41 AM
Aug 2025

to the Alaska meeting…

Zelenskyy can bring some help w/ him… After sorting out a serious Ukrainian peace deal, arranging for Russian reparations + release of hostages + children, Zelenskyy + his helpers can shake hands + smoothly slip the handcuffs on Putin + Krasnov, arresting them + then delivering them to The Hague…

After their war crimes tribunal, let it be Zelenskyy who receives a Nobel Peace Prize…

One can dream…

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