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俄总统代表提议建“普京-特朗普隧道” 乌总统称“不满意”
Xin Hua She·2025-10-18 06:48

Core Points - The proposal for a "Putin-Trump Tunnel" to connect Russia and the U.S. via the Bering Strait was made by Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative for foreign investment and economic cooperation in Russia [1] - The tunnel construction is suggested to be undertaken by Elon Musk's Boring Company, with an estimated cost reduction from over $65 billion to around $8 billion using their technology [1] - The idea of a cross-border tunnel has historical roots dating back to the Cold War, with the narrowest point of the Bering Strait being approximately 82 kilometers [1] Group 1 - Dmitriev's proposal aims to create a "peace bridge" between Russia and Alaska, potentially reviving U.S.-Russia relations [1] - Trump found the tunnel idea "interesting" during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal [2] - The recent phone call between Trump and Putin preceded the tunnel proposal, indicating a strategic move to improve bilateral relations [1] Group 2 - The U.S. government's stance on the Russia-Ukraine negotiations has fluctuated since Trump's inauguration, with various positions taken on the conflict [2] - Trump has previously pressured Ukraine to make territorial concessions to end the conflict, while also expressing uncertainty about the need for such concessions [2] - The possibility of a trilateral meeting involving U.S., Russia, and Ukraine leaders has been ruled out by Trump [2]