The tunnel itself is beside the point. Whether it can ever be built is almost irrelevant.
What matters is why this project is being floated now. It looks less like infrastructure and more like a Kremlin publicity stunt — a way to signal closeness to Trump while adding psychological pressure on Ukraine.
Trump appears genuinely eager to court Russia. Moscow, meanwhile, seems perfectly happy to treat him as a useful fool. The Kremlin has little reason to seek real reconciliation with the United States when it knows that half of America remains deeply skeptical of Russia.
Putin is playing Trump, and Trump’s entourage appears more interested in seeing whether there are opportunities to profit from the relationship. As for the interests of American taxpayers? Those seem to be an afterthought at best.
‼️This is hysterical!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Popular Russian Z-blogger Zergulio responded to Kirill Dmitriev’s announcement that Russia and the US are moving ahead with plans to build a tunnel between the two countries:
“I asked “Alexa” how to get to Chukotka:
‘You can only reach Chukotka by air — there are no railways in the region, and sea routes are difficult and only available during certain periods.
The main option is a flight to Ugolny Airport, located in the settlement of Ugolnye Kopi near Anadyr. The only direct flights to Chukotka are operated by the airline “Rossiya”.
A flight from Moscow to Ugolny Airport takes about 9 hours. In summer, flights operate 2–3 times a week; in winter, their frequency decreases.
Ugolny Airport is located on one side of the Anadyr Estuary, while Anadyr is on the other. The water distance is about 7–10 km. The method of crossing depends on the season:
• In summer, the passenger ship “Kamchatka” operates; private boats or barges can also be used.
• In winter, when the estuary freezes, an ice road is used.
• In the transitional seasons, hovercraft or helicopters may be used.’
And then, apparently, you just walk into the tunnel. Can someone explain to me, idiot that I am, what it’s even for?”