Russia had decided to sell Alaska, but the question was: how would America buy it? At the time, most Americans couldn't imagine what they would do with such a cold, icy region.

Russia 1 channel host Viktor Solovyov referred to Trump's aspirations to take control of Greenland as a spur to what Russia should have its eye on. During cross-talk between guests and the anchor, the idea of taking Alaska and Japan was also raised. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment.

How and why Russia ceded its control over Alaska to the United States 150 years ago is actually two tales and two intertwining histories.

Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.

On his first day in office, President-elect Trump will issue a national emergency related to energy and also issue executive orders aimed at utilizing U.S. energy and specifically Alaska’s natural

Alaska’s fisheries, vital to the state’s economy and culture, are facing an unprecedented crisis. Collapsing fish prices, processor bankruptcies, and community-wide financial struggles are compounded by climate change,

Greenland’s strategic importance as a diplomatic touchstone between continents highlights the need for collaboration and defense over coercion in preserving global stability, writes columnist Leslie Kouba.

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) made the case on Wednesday that his home state offers the same strategic advantages as Greenland, as President-elect Trump continues to muse publicly about acquiring

The U.S. bought Alaska and its significant natural resources and beautiful scenery for what amounts to a steal. AP Photo/Mark Thiessen

A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.

Alaska's political leaders are cheering an expansive executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state.

Trump term could redefine global alliances, overpower adversaries, and hoist America’s leadership in a new era of great power competition.