Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended the 2025 Alaska summit between President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the letters "USSR," symbolizing the former Soviet Union. Lavrov's choice of attire attracted international attention and was interpreted by some as a subtle nod to Russia's Soviet past. In response to the reactions, Lavrov stated that there was no intention to revive an imperialistic mindset. He emphasized that the use of Soviet symbols is common in Russian products and that preserving history, even with a light sense of irony, is important. The summit marks a notable diplomatic engagement between Russia and the United States amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.