The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License No. 125 on the 13th, making special arrangements for the upcoming high-level meeting between Russia and the U.S. to be held in Anchorage, Alaska. This license authorizes Russian President Putin and his accompanying delegation to participate in the meeting under the existing sanctions framework.

According to the license regulations, transactions deemed "necessary" related to the meeting between the Russian and American governments in Alaska will be exempt until 00:01 AM Eastern Time on August 20, 2025. However, this exemption does not include transactions related to the unfreezing of Russian frozen assets or other transactions subject to sanctions.

It is worth noting that U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin are scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting in Anchorage on the 15th. The arrangement of this meeting has attracted widespread attention from the international community, with many observers believing that it could mark a potential turning point in the relationship between the two countries.

The release of this special license reflects the United States' flexible strategy in handling complex international relations. Although U.S.-Russia relations have been tense in recent years, this move indicates that both sides are still seeking avenues for dialogue and communication. However, the specific terms of the license also clearly indicate that while the U.S. is easing some restrictions, it still maintains its core stance on its sanctions policy.

Experts in international relations point out that this meeting may involve a range of important topics, including geopolitical disputes, arms control, and economic cooperation. However, given the deep-seated differences between the two countries, the outside world remains cautious about whether the meeting can achieve substantial breakthroughs.

Regardless, this high-level meeting will undoubtedly become a focal event on the international political stage, and its results may have a profound impact on the global political and economic landscape. Governments and international organizations will closely monitor the progress of the meeting and any agreements that may be reached.