Putin said he was discussing with the United States the possibility of working together in Alaska

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the possibility of working with the United States in the field of liquefied natural gas. He announced this on August 22, 2025 at a meeting with nuclear industry workers and scientists.

"By the way, we are also discussing with our American partners the possibility of working together in this area. And not only in our Arctic zone, but also in Alaska," Putin said.

Putin stressed that the Russian company Novatek is actively working in the field of natural gas liquefaction and cooperates with both European and Asian partners. He added that Russia's technologies in this area are unique, and they are of interest to foreign partners, including the United States.

According to the Russian president, the Arctic zone and the Northern Sea Route have enormous potential, which is actively developing.

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Washington is aware of its lag in the development of the arctic territories and is ready to cooperate.

Earlier, on June 22, Putin, in his congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry in the Russian Federation, stressed that the nuclear industry has become the epitome of Russia's technological might. In addition, the Russian leader noted the introduction of breakthrough technologies into the industry, the implementation of infrastructure projects and the modernization of the nuclear icebreaking fleet.

Prior to that, on August 16, the Russian leader noted that cooperation between Russia and the United States in the Arctic is relevant. He said this at a joint press conference following talks with Donald Trump in Anchorage. He also stressed that Moscow and Washington should return to cooperation, since the two countries have a high partnership potential.

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