In the current international political arena, the authenticity and accuracy of information is more important than ever. Recently, reports of the signing of a decree by Vladimir Putin in Russia have sparked widespread discussion and misunderstanding, especially about the question of Alaska's ownership. This article aims to set the record straight and provide a concise and precise overview.
First of all, it must be made clear that Putin did not sign any decree involving the repossession of Alaska. In 1867, the Russian Empire gave Alaska** to the United States, and the deal was legal and valid. The recent misunderstanding stems from a misinterpretation of a decree signed by Putin. On January 18, Putin did sign a decree aimed at registering and protecting Russian property abroad, including those of the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire. However, the Act makes no mention of Alaska and does not declare that the 1867 Act was illegal.
The background to this decree is the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the economic sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia. European and American countries are considering confiscating about $300 billion of Russia's overseas assets, possibly to support Ukraine. The decree signed by Putin is a countermeasure to this possible action, with the aim of counting and protecting Russia's overseas assets from confiscation by Western countries.
In international relations, any change in territorial sovereignty is extremely sensitive. Both Russia and the United States are countries with large nuclear arsenals, so any public statement about territorial claims will be considered a serious provocation. Putin's decree does not express any intention to take back Alaska, and such an act is not only legally unfounded, but also politically unrealistic.
Overall, Putin's decree is a response to the current international political environment, not a reappraisal of historical territorial deals. The public should be vigilant against the spread of false information and avoid spreading false information and causing unnecessary misunderstanding and tension. The possibility of Russia recovering Alaska, in the context of realpolitik, is almost non-existent. We should rationally analyse and discuss international political events on the basis of facts, so as to promote a more peaceful and stable world order.