State Department responds to Putin on Alaska: ‘Certainly he’s not getting it back’

The Hill ^ | January 23, 2024 | MIRANDA NAZZARO

[Timber Rattler]

The State Department on Monday brushed off reports of Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering his government to look into the nation’s former “real estate” abroad, saying Alaska would be staying in American hands.

Putin signed a new decree last week to allocate funds for the research and registration of Russian property overseas, including that in former territories of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, Russian state media TASS reported.

The decree, which comes amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, did not specifically mention Alaska, though it caught the attention of military bloggers, who argued Putin was using the decree to declare the 1867 Russian sale of the Last Frontier State to the U.S. is illegal.

“Well, I think I can speak for all of us in the U.S. government to say that certainly he’s not getting it back,” State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a Monday press briefing, prompting laughter from his audience.

[Timber Rattler]

In response to THIS:

Putin's Decree Triggers Ominous Alaska Calls

And Medvedev's response?

Kremlin hardliner Medvedev warns of “unavoidable” conflict in smirking threat to US over Alaska

Flashback:

Russian Politician Hints at Alaska Annexation

A Russian politician and close confidante of Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Moscow should consider taking back Alaska from "a weakened USA."

Putin’s aide threatens to ‘claim back’ Alaska in response to US sanctions

After Crimea, Russians Say They Want Alaska Back

'Alaska is ours': Local Russian advertisement sparks outrage on social media

[Mariner]

Putin is the only voice in Russia. He never even mentioned Alaska.

A person has to be both paranoid and stupid to believe Russia will try to take Alaska back.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Uh oh. That denial means it is absolutely a done deal. All you folks in Alaska better start brushing up your Russian.

[Enterprise]

He can’t have Alaska. Give him Hawaii.

[DesertRhino]

Putin did not mention Alaska, not even once. But don’t let that get in the way of a fun story.

By the way, Russia sold Alaska in the aftermath of the Crimean War. That was yet another time the psycho Brits went after Crimea. The Russians needed cash, and hoped the USA would be a partner in keeping the baying British Empire at bay.

[Publius]

He can’t have Alaska. Give him Hawaii.

No, Hawaii is reserved for China.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

Zeeper Ping List Shoutout!

Let’s see how many times they post the same story today!

PING!

[Tell It Right]

In an election season this is what the Dim WH wants you to think tough guy Joe is protecting us from:

[Timber Rattler]

Putin is the only voice in Russia.

Just like Comrade Stalin was?

[WeaslesRippedMyFlesh]

Mike DeWine sold out to minor child mutilation for $40k

Alaska has a price.

[Timber Rattler]

By the way, Russia sold Alaska in the aftermath of the Crimean War.

The Crimean War ended in 1856.

The U.S. bought the Alaska territory from Russia in 1867.

[Timber Rattler]

Let’s see how many times they post the same story today!

It's a different story since it's about the U.S. government's reponse to the EARLIER story.

[Kazan]

Only someone bat sh$t crazy believes the Russians are going to invade in Alaska. It’s as looney as 9/11 conspiracy or Sandy Hook conspiracies. No one with half a brain would believe this nonsense.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

So two times so far?

Thanks!

[gibsonguy]

Total false flag so Traitor Joe can talk tough and it’s all BS.

[Sacajaweau]

Does that mean I will be able to see Russia from my window without my glasses??

[Wpin]

The problem is they do not understand the complexity of what is going on...Putin is too smart for them and most here. Why do you think he would say such an “outrageous” thing? Let me clue you in...it isn’t a off colored joke. There is an intent.

[Sacajaweau]

Let’s think about it. Who is one of our favorite persons that has a place in Hawaii..He’s clean, articulate and