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Russia Proposes Bizarre 'Putin-Trump Tunnel' Linking Nations Under Bering Strait with Elon Musk's Help, Estimated Cost: $8 Billion.
In a bizarre and audacious move, Russia has proposed building a tunnel under the icy waters of the Bering Strait, connecting Moscow to Washington D.C. via an ambitious project that aims to symbolize unity between two nations. The brainchild of Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's top investment envoy, this ambitious undertaking involves Elon Musk's Boring Company as the primary builder.
Perched 70 miles beneath the surface, the proposed tunnel would bridge the gap between Russia and the United States, unlocking joint exploration of natural resources and fostering greater cooperation. According to a proposal made by Dmitriev, this extraordinary project could be completed within an unprecedented eight years at a cost estimated to be approximately $8 billion.
Interestingly, the idea has roots dating back to 1904 when Siberia was connected with Alaska via the Siberia-Alaska railway, as well as Russia's ambitious 2007 plan. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) will reportedly support this endeavor by funding it and partnering with other nations.
Former US President Donald Trump recently rekindled diplomatic efforts with Putin after a phone call conversation that led to an invitation for the two leaders to meet in Budapest, in what appears to be an attempt to find ways to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In light of these recent developments, Moscow believes this ambitious project may become an opportunity for cooperation.
The Bering Strait separates Russia from Alaska and consists of a pair of tiny islands – one governed by Russia and the other by the US. The two islands are only 2.4 miles apart and could serve as symbolic endpoints for the proposed tunnel.
Dmitriev suggests that Elon Musk's Boring Company will be able to significantly reduce costs, using its advanced tunneling technology to bring this ambitious vision down from an initial estimate of $65 billion to a more manageable figure of under $8 billion. The idea has generated considerable excitement in Moscow and is poised to become a new benchmark for diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States.
However, there remains no official response yet from the White House regarding this project, leaving many questions unanswered about its feasibility and potential implications for international relations.
In a bizarre and audacious move, Russia has proposed building a tunnel under the icy waters of the Bering Strait, connecting Moscow to Washington D.C. via an ambitious project that aims to symbolize unity between two nations. The brainchild of Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's top investment envoy, this ambitious undertaking involves Elon Musk's Boring Company as the primary builder.
Perched 70 miles beneath the surface, the proposed tunnel would bridge the gap between Russia and the United States, unlocking joint exploration of natural resources and fostering greater cooperation. According to a proposal made by Dmitriev, this extraordinary project could be completed within an unprecedented eight years at a cost estimated to be approximately $8 billion.
Interestingly, the idea has roots dating back to 1904 when Siberia was connected with Alaska via the Siberia-Alaska railway, as well as Russia's ambitious 2007 plan. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) will reportedly support this endeavor by funding it and partnering with other nations.
Former US President Donald Trump recently rekindled diplomatic efforts with Putin after a phone call conversation that led to an invitation for the two leaders to meet in Budapest, in what appears to be an attempt to find ways to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In light of these recent developments, Moscow believes this ambitious project may become an opportunity for cooperation.
The Bering Strait separates Russia from Alaska and consists of a pair of tiny islands – one governed by Russia and the other by the US. The two islands are only 2.4 miles apart and could serve as symbolic endpoints for the proposed tunnel.
Dmitriev suggests that Elon Musk's Boring Company will be able to significantly reduce costs, using its advanced tunneling technology to bring this ambitious vision down from an initial estimate of $65 billion to a more manageable figure of under $8 billion. The idea has generated considerable excitement in Moscow and is poised to become a new benchmark for diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States.
However, there remains no official response yet from the White House regarding this project, leaving many questions unanswered about its feasibility and potential implications for international relations.
this is so wild i mean $8 billion is a crazy amount of money but if it works it could be a game changer for diplomacy between russia and usa maybe elon musk's tunneling tech can make it happen 
and think about the resources they could unlock together it's like a new frontier 
8 billion dollars is a crazy amount of cash to throw at a tunnel! 
like who's gonna foot that bill tho? 
russia or elon musk's company? 
that's like, super deep bro 
We should keep an eye on this one, folks! This could be a game-changer (or a total bust) for international relations 
. And Elon Musk is behind it? That's some crazy genius right there 
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. I'm not sure if this tunnel thing will actually happen, but if it does, it could be a game-changer for diplomacy 
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. Whether or not I think it's a good idea... well, that's up for debate 
i think its wild that russia is proposing this kinda thing with elon musk's help it makes sense tho considering the economic benefits of joint resource exploration and all but i mean $8 billion isnt that cheap lol still gotta wonder about the logistics and tech required to build something like this 70 miles under the ice 
. And who knows, maybe it'll even inspire other countries to build their own undersea tunnels 
Can't wait to see how this whole thing plays out!
. i'm curious to know how they're gonna deal with all the logistical stuff like traffic and emergency services below sea level 
. but at the same time, there's a lot of politics involved here too 
. But for real tho, have you seen those plans? They're like, whoa! A tunnel that long would be crazy long!
. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out...
... but hey, who knows, maybe it'll bring people together 
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. I just hope they can get the logistics sorted out and make it happen within 8 years 
. It'd be sick to see it become a reality! 
Wouldn't mind seeing some renderings of what it'd look like, too 
... hope this project is more than just a PR stunt 
! Can you imagine driving from Moscow to Washington D.C. without even seeing the surface above? It's like a sci-fi movie come true 
. Will the White House finally respond to Putin's proposal? And what about the environmental concerns? I guess only time will tell 
. One thing's for sure, though: if it does happen, it'll be a major talking point at the next G20 summit