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AI summaryAmCham 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.
AI summaryAt SPIEF 2026, Rosatom officials outlined plans to industrialize fourth-generation nuclear technologies through the Proryv project, potentially providing a nearly inexhaustible energy source after 2034. The forum also highlighted shifting global nuclear construction trends toward the Global South and Russia’s leadership in fast reactor development.
AI summaryFormer 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.
AI summaryTwo French astronauts, Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost, will fly on separate Vast missions next year, with Prost heading to the planned Haven-1 commercial space station. The deal, announced by President Emmanuel Macron, marks a milestone in commercial spaceflight as the ISS nears retirement.
AI summaryRussian officials say Ukrainian forces have launched hundreds of artillery and drone attacks on populated areas in the Kursk Region over recent days, causing property damage and civilian casualties, though figures vary across reports.
AI summaryA 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.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has proposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, India, the UK and the EU, over alleged failures to tackle forced labour. The move follows a Section 301 investigation and has drawn sharp responses from trading partners, while analysts see it as a way to bypass recent Supreme Court limits on tariff powers.
AI summaryThe Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) plans to sign seven agreements with Global South countries in IT, agriculture, and other sectors during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev also announced a new partnership with Saudi Arabia's Lamar Arabia Holding for infrastructure and energy projects.
AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summaryCBS News has terminated longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after a clash with new management. Pelley accused editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, while the network cited his conduct in a staff meeting. The firing is part of a broader shakeup that has raised concerns about editorial independence.
AI summaryThe 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened in Russia, with organizers highlighting Russia's openness to dialogue and reporting cautious optimism among Western investors, including the first US delegation in a decade. The forum features a packed program and Saudi Arabia as guest country.
AI summaryIn an interview with FRANCE 24, political scientist Anna Ohanyan argues that Armenia is diversifying its foreign policy and emerging as a sovereign state, pushing back against the narrative of a simple pivot from Russia to Europe. She says Putin is trying to apply a 'geopolitical binary' on Armenia.
AI summaryMarta Kostyuk reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open, defeating fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in three sets. She then criticized Russian players for not speaking out against the war in Ukraine, citing Daria Kasatkina as an example.
AI summaryRussian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said some 20,000 people from over 100 countries will participate in this week's St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), running June 3-6 under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.' The event, with Saudi Arabia as guest country, also brings a US representative named by President Donald Trump, while Al Jazeera reported the gathering is a Kremlin showcase for Global South ties amid the war in Ukraine.
AI summaryUS conservative commentator Candace Owens told Russian state news agency TASS that she faced verbal attacks and accusations of a 'Russian conspiracy' over her trip to Russia, while also expressing gratitude for her welcome and joking about Western media questions. She plans to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
AI summaryRussian airlines carried 30.8 million passengers in the first four months of 2026, down 1.2% from a year earlier, while international traffic rose. Aeroflot Group, the country's largest carrier, reported a slight passenger increase in May and solid growth in international operations.
AI summaryGermany is vying for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in elections set for June 3, leveraging its status as the second-largest UN contributor and its six previous terms. However, geopolitical divisions and competition from Austria and Portugal underscore the challenges, as analysts debate whether financial clout can outweigh political headwinds.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met in St. Petersburg on June 4 to kick off construction of Uzbekistan's first integrated nuclear power plant via video link. The project, featuring both high- and small-capacity reactors, marks a significant step in bilateral energy cooperation.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to hold a traditional meeting with heads of leading global news agencies on June 4 at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The session, organized by TASS, will focus on Russia's domestic and foreign policy, marking the 10th such encounter.
AI summaryKosovo held its third parliamentary election in 16 months on Sunday, triggered by parliament's failure to elect a new president. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party won nearly 43% of the vote, short of a governing majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. The election underscores deep political polarization that has stalled democratic institutions and EU aspirations.