Rubio revealed details of the meeting between the US and Russian leaders in Alaska in an interview: due to sanctions, the Russian side could only pay for refueling the plane in cash.

On the 17th local time, US Secretary of State Rubio disclosed details of the meeting between the US and Russian leaders in Alaska during an interview with NBC. Rubio stated that due to US sanctions against Russia, the Russian delegation was forced to pay for refueling in Alaska with cash.