Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, today ahead of the much-awaited Trump-Putin meeting.
Lavrov was seen wearing a t-shirt with ‘CCCP’ written on it, which is the Russian abbreviation for Союз Советских Социалистических Республик, or, in English, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
? Sergey #Lavrov’s answers to media questions, Anchorage:
— MFA Russia ?? (@mfa_russia) August 15, 2025
We never try to anticipate the outcome of negotiations. 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.https://t.co/hBwFSEm9Xf pic.twitter.com/uamb1npPd4
Lavrov’s move, highlighting the former Soviet Union, was the subject of much discussion on social media, with commentators noting that it displays Russia’s mood ahead of the Trump-Putin talk, that the former Soviet Union won’t compromise on its interests.
???? – Trollmaster Lavrov landed in Alaska with a white sweater and the letters CC showing from under his gilet.
— IL Libanese (@Dal_Libano) August 15, 2025
Turns out it doesn’t say Россия, but instead, it says CCCP (USSR)!
To prove that, found the same (collar and stripes) at WildBerries for 31$, I if you’d like one ? pic.twitter.com/wLa1LegLyZ
Answering a journalist who asked what his expectations were from the talks, as Donald Trump has spoken that there is a 25% chance the talks won’t be successful, Lavrov answered, “We never try to anticipate the outcome of negotiations. 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.”
