Ihor Chalenko, head of the Center for Analysis and Strategies, expressed this opinion on Espreso TV.“By visiting Alaska, Putin will demonstrate, first, that there is no issue regarding the ICC warrant, and second, that he won’t allow any third country to gain geopolitical advantage from this — neither Arab countries, Turkey, nor the Vatican. I believe Alaska is not the best place for the meeting because it symbolizes that Alaska was once part of the Russian Empire but had to be sold to the United States for a pittance due to the Tsar’s family debts. I clearly remember billboards during the Russian elections that said ‘Alaska is ours.’ By the way, this could be shown to Trump before the meeting to highlight that Russia’s ambitions target not only European territories but also current U.S. lands,” commented the political analyst.Chalenko sees Trump’s choice of Alaska for the meeting as a clever move, like a handshake where Trump pulls the other’s hand toward himself to show strength. The Alaska meeting is a similar show of power.“Consider the logistical challenge and route Putin must take versus Trump to meet in Alaska. Recall how difficult it was for Putin to travel to Kamchatka, because Russia is too big. Although the U.S. and Russia are neighbors, separated only by a strait, the trip will be exhausting for Putin before such talks. Perhaps Trump counts on this to push for a compromise on certain issues. But the question remains: what does compromise mean to Trump?” summarized the head of the Center for Analysis and Strategies.U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will hold a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.