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'Alaska is ours' billboards in Russia after Putin aide vows to reclaim territory I Watch Reactions What are the chances of a Russia invasion of Alaska?

What would happen if Russia invaded Alaska? In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million. The area was immense and largely unexplored, but it was rich in natural resources like fur, timber, and minerals. Alaska quickly became a strategic asset for the US, providing a valuable port on the Pacific Coast and a gateway to the Far East. Today, Alaska is still an important part of America's national security, serving as a forward operating base for the US military and housing vital missile defense systems. But could Russia ever invade Alaska, as it did in the past? The short answer is no. Russia does not have the military capability to mount a successful invasion of Alaska, and it is not in Russia's national interests to do so. Alaska's weather is notoriously harsh, with long winters and temperatures that can plunge to -60 degrees Fahrenheit (-51 degrees Celsius). All of these factors would make it very difficult for Russia to invade and occupy Alaska. Even if Russia could somehow manage to seize control of the state, it would be a massive undertaking to hold onto it. Alaska is simply too big and too remote to be easily defended. And while Alaska may be rich in natural resources, it is not worth the risk of starting a major war with the United States. Russia is already facing significant economic challenges, and it cannot afford to take on a major military adversary like the US.