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Russia sold Alaska for peanuts. Now it guards America against Moscow

Published by Times of India · India 2 h ago

In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million, reflecting strategic concerns. The decision stemmed from fears of potential conflict with Britain during the…

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