USSR On Sweatshirt: Russia's Foreign Minister's Alaska Outfit Hints At Soviet Nostalgia

Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 19:54 IST

Russian Foreign Minister arrived in Alaska for talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, wearing a USSR T-shirt to signal Russia's strong stance. He stated Russia's position is clear.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Alaska on Thursday

Ahead of much anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, Russian Foreign Minister’s attire drew attention. Sergey Lavrov arrived in Alaska for high-stakes talks wearing a T-shirt written “CCCP", the Russian abbreviation for the Soviet Union.

Lavrov will be meeting US President Trump and Russian President Putin for discussions on ending the war. Ukraine was also once part of the Soviet Union.

Wearing a USSR T-shirt might reflect Lavrov’s nationalistic and nostalgic feelings towards the Soviet era, symbolizing Russia’s desire to regain its former stature. By donning the T-shirt, Lavrov could be emphasizing Russia’s distinct identity and sovereignty, indicating that the country will not compromise its interests or principles during negotiations.

This choice of attire might subtly suggest to the US that Russia will participate in talks on its own terms, maintaining a firm stance without appearing weak.

When asked about Trump’s remark that there is a “25 per cent chance" the talks will not be successful, Lavrov said, “We never try to anticipate the outcome or make any guesses. What we do know, however, is that we have arguments we can contribute to the discussion and that our position is clear. We will present it."

The summit is scheduled for August 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

Ahead of his face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said in a post on Truth Social, “High Stakes!"

“I think President Putin will make peace and President Zelensky will make peace," Trump was quoted as saying by ANI. Asked if the US would offer Putin access to rare minerals as an incentive to end the war, Trump replied, “We’re going to see what happens with our meeting. We have a big meeting. It’s going to be, I think, very important for Russia, and it’s going to be very important for us and important for us only that we’re going to save a lot of lives."

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