Before leaving Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt at the graves of Soviet pilots and sailors at Fort Richardson Memorial Cemetery, laying flowers in a solemn tribute. The cemetery honors those who delivered equipment under the Lend-Lease program during World War II. Putin also met with Archbishop Alexei of Sitka, presenting him with an icon of St. Herman of Alaska, highlighting a symbolic moment of respect and diplomacy. br br #Putin #Alaska #SovietHeroes #WWII #FortRichardson #TrumpPutinSummit #GlobalNews #WorldPolitics #Diplomacy #BreakingNewsbr br ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.