Alaska at first is a surprise, but it does make sense, especially from the context of the first Trump-Putin phone call on February 12, 2025. Two days ago we recorded a video on The Duran and Alexander mentioned the first call and noted that both leaders did say they would visit each other's country as they worked towards a deal.

Transcript from first call: Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed the conversation and reported that during the conversation, Vladimir Putin pointed out "the need to eliminate the root causes of the conflict". Peskov also revealed that mutual invitations were exchanged between the leaders to meet in each other's nations, emphasizing Trump's invitation to Moscow.

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Starmer's strategy for starving of Gaza.

The latest Peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, isn’t about two guys who now suddenly like each other and happen to rule opposing countries, it is about the ‘corridor’. That would have given Russia access to trade routes to the Middle East. No More. Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to create a major transit corridor that will be named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity. The US will sublease the land to a consortium for infrastructure and management.

Azerbaijan has significant oil reserves and production which were likely a part of the deal.
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