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Russian officials have stated Moscow will not finance Armenia's path toward European Union membership, warning that Yerevan faces a stark choice between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union. Experts caution that severing economic ties with Russia could have severe consequences for Armenia's economy.
Vyacheslav Fetisov, two-time Olympic champion, told TASS he recently played ice hockey with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Putin still plays. The comments came on the sidelines of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said oil production is currently below levels at the start of 2026 but expects to meet OPEC+ quota this year. He also discussed a global market deficit and OPEC+ limitations amid the Middle East conflict.
Russian officials report multiple Ukrainian drone attacks on Sevastopol, with over 20 drones intercepted and damage to a historic panorama museum. No casualties have been reported, and reconstruction efforts are underway.
Russia's annual inflation eased to 5.31% in May, according to Rosstat, while the Economy Ministry recorded 5.39% for the week of May 26 to June 1. Weekly inflation ticked up slightly in early June, with the annual rate at 5.5% as of June 8.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, marking a notable step in their growing relationship. While Moscow emphasizes practical security interests, analysts caution that the deal lacks the depth of a true strategic partnership and could draw Afghanistan further into regional rivalries.
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history, securing the seat in a General Assembly vote against the Philippines. Russia's UN envoy welcomed the outcome, calling it a 'convincing victory' and 'good news.' Kyrgyzstan will join Austria, Zimbabwe, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago as new non-permanent members starting January 1, 2027.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, narrowly defeating Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a secret ballot. Rahman, a career diplomat, will take office in September 2026, with his tenure coinciding with the selection of a new UN Secretary-General.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan says a referendum on EAEU membership will only be held after Armenia formally applies for EU membership, a move that Russian officials interpret as reluctance to face a potentially negative vote.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller met with GECF Secretary General Philip Mshelbila to discuss global gas market trends, forecasting a one-third rise in consumption by mid-century. Separately, Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister held talks with Gazprom, Gazprom Neft, and Rosneft on energy cooperation and investment projects.
Markus Frohnmaier, deputy leader of Germany's AfD party, criticized the government's militarization policies, calling them a security threat. His comments follow a meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, which drew warnings from Berlin. Dmitriev also linked the AfD's popularity surge to Chancellor Merz's policies and expressed hope for a more realistic European stance on Ukraine.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told a CSTO meeting in Moscow that the likelihood of a military conflict involving Russia and Belarus is extremely high, citing NATO's militarization and record defense spending. He also said Moscow and Minsk are coordinating military cooperation against what they call hostile alliance activity near their border.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said Moscow sees US plans to step up economic pressure on Russia and other countries, including extraterritorial measures, while asserting Russia's resilience under sanctions. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Pankin also discussed APEC's commitment to pragmatic cooperation and Russia's hopes to host the forum in 2035.
Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Ozerov said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that trade turnover between Russia and Moldova could potentially reach $1 billion, citing current logistics challenges and previous turnover of $477 million. He also noted that economic cooperation is complicated by Moldova's European integration course and that Russia is ready to normalize relations but cannot do so unilaterally.
Russian developers have created an air defense system comprising two robotic vehicles to intercept drones over civilian and combat zones, while first detectors against Ukraine's mid-range strike drones have been deployed in the conflict area, according to TASS.
AmCham Russia President Robert Agee says US companies remain in Russia and operate well, but sanctions have not eased despite President Trump's stated desire to improve relations. He voiced hope that a second US-Russia presidential summit could mark the beginning of improvements.
Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, said Russia's share in Moldova's trade balance has dropped from 20-30% to 2%, attributing economic stagnation, high inflation, and emigration to severed ties with Russia. He also claimed Moldova loses about 1 billion euros annually, totaling 5 billion since 2021.
A drone attack on a passenger bus in Russian-occupied Ukraine killed seven people and injured 11, according to Russian-appointed officials. The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol when it was hit. Russia's investigative committee has opened a criminal case.
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drones struck infrastructure in Smolensk, Leningrad, and other regions, killing several and wounding others. Moscow says its air defense systems intercepted hundreds of UAVs overnight, while regional authorities detail damage and casualties.
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is finalizing production of its first batch of civilian aircraft, with Tu-214 deliveries underway and the Il-114-300 set to debut at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The company also plans to increase the MC-21's flight range to 4,000 km and expects to sign a contract with Aeroflot for 90 MC-21 jets this year.