Chapter 724: The Fifth Republic (2/3 Update)

Arthur did not take Nicholas II's request to heart.

Although the Alaska Territory was indeed sold by Russia to the United States, the United States had long since perished, and Alaska had long belonged to Australasia, so there was naturally no relation to Russia anymore.

Arthur believed that Nicholas II also understood this reason, and rather than desiring to reclaim the Alaska Territory, Arthur was more convinced that Nicholas II had other needs.

After all, the Alaska Territory had little use for the currently weakened Russia beyond prestige. Forcibly taking back Alaska would severely damage relations with Australasia, which would be completely counterproductive.

Sure enough, although he mentioned the Alaska Territory, Nicholas II did not ask to buy it back but directly stated his goal, "Arthur, I can represent the Russian nation in completely relinquishing any claims to the Alaska Territory, but I also hope you can support Russia more in the civil war.