Moscow Hints at Potential US-Russia Tunnel Deal
7 hours ago
- #Bering Strait Tunnel
- #US-Russia Relations
- #Infrastructure
- Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's envoy, hinted at a potential US-Russia tunnel via the Bering Strait.
- An agreement to start the design phase might be signed soon, with Dmitriev claiming 'The tunnel will happen.'
- The tunnel would connect Russia's Chukotka peninsula to Alaska, spanning about 85 km (55 miles).
- Dmitriev estimated traditional costs at $65B+ but suggested Musk's Boring Company tech could cut it to under $8B.
- Trump called the idea 'interesting,' while Zelensky expressed disapproval during their meeting.
- Practical challenges include remote locations, harsh climate, poor infrastructure, and unclear purpose beyond 'unity.'
- Existing shipping routes already handle cargo more cheaply, raising questions about the tunnel's efficiency and cost.