Analysts noted Alaska was once part of the Russian Empire, and some nationalists believe it should be returned.

The planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin is a "highly anticipated meeting," the Republican said.

Fresh off the high of overseeing a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Ahead of a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week,