WORLD NEWS Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it’s hosting a U.S.-Russia summit ovanews 9 months ago 1 min read Share: Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s. To pay off war debts, Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. Now presidents Trump and Putin will meet Friday in Alaska to discuss another war involving Crimea. (Image credit: David McNew) Share:Related:Trump Cancels U.S. Envoys’… NEWS Trump Cancels U.S. Envoys’… NEWS Trump accuses Iran of… NEWS Chelsea face £24m pay-off if… FOOTBALL Trump Cancels U.S. Envoys’… NEWS Post navigation Previous U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 monthsNext Super Eagles striker Sadiq buys NNL club Ranchers Bees