- — Main Message of Putin’s SPIEF Speech: Tectonic Shift in Global Economic Power is Irreversible
- The president’s address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has garnered the attention of economists, financial and geopolitics analysts the world over. Sputnik queried four of them regarding some of its main points.
- — Putin's Q&A at SPIEF: Ukraine, Economy Energy and More
- Speaking to reporters at the plenary session of Russia's premier economic and business forum on Friday, the president answered all the burning questions.
- — EU Gambles on Rewriting WWII History to Keep Its Sinking Ship Afloat
- Germany—a country that initiated two world wars—is desperately searching for a way to justify its presence in the EU, Israeli expert Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik commenting on an SPD lawmakers’ proposal to add information plaques about Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s alleged crimes at the Soviet WWII memorial in Treptower Park.
- — Plans for Tunnel Between US, Russia to Become Clear by End of Year - RDIF Head
- Further steps regarding plans to design a tunnel across the Bering Strait between Russia and the United States will become clear closer to the end of the year, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev said on Friday.
- — Putin at SPIEF 2026: Western-Dominated Global Trade System Faltering, BRICS Rising
- The Russian president is participating in the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum for the 20th time. SPIEF has been Russia's flagship business and economic forum since 2006, attracting billions in investments annually. It's been dubbed the "Russian Davos" by some observers.
- — Putin at SPIEF: Western-Dominated Global Trade System Faltering, BRICS Rising
- The Russian president is participating in the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum for the 20th time. SPIEF has been Russia's flagship business and economic forum since 2006, attracting billions in investments annually. It's been dubbed the "Russian Davos" by some observers.
- — Putin Speaks at SPIEF: Economy, Geopolitics, Energy and More
- The Russian president is participating in the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum for the 20th time. SPIEF has been Russia's flagship business and economic forum since 2006, attracting billions in investments annually. It's been dubbed the "Russian Davos" by some observers.
- — WATCH LIVE: Putin Delivers Keynote Address at SPIEF 2026 Plenary Session
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is speaking to the plenary session of the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- — Ukraine Violates Ceasefire at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
- The Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the ceasefire regime at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, with a drone dropping a munition on personnel from a Russian Defense Ministry demining team.
- — Russia Returns 185 Soldiers From Kiev-Controlled Territory - Defense Ministry
- MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has returned 185 military personnel from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime, and 185 prisoners of war of the armed forces of Ukraine have been transferred in return, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
- — Putin Informed About Zelensky's Letter Published Last Night - Kremlin
- ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about Vladimir Zelensky's letter, which was published in the evening of June 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
- — Kremlin Drops Hint Western Business Welcome to Return — Investment Encouraged
- Russia is open to the return of Western businesses and must remain receptive to foreign investment in order to ensure and foster competition, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.
- — Crimea to Sign Deals Worth Combined $2.3Bln on Sidelines of SPIEF – Parliament Head
- Crimea plans to sign deals totaling more than 170 billion rubles ($2.3 billion) on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Crimean parliament president Vladimir Konstantinov, told Sputnik.
- — Palestinian Official Hails 'Historic Victory' Over US and Israel at ILO
- The fact Palestine defended its new observer status in the International Labor Organization is a source of pride for the country, Secretary-General of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions Shaher Saad tells Sputnik.
- — US Considered Operation to Seize Iran’s Uranium — Trump
- US President Donald Trump said his administration had considered sending forces into Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium, but rejected the idea due to the risk of American casualties.
- — US Tightens Noose on Cuba, Claims It Just Wants the Island to 'Feed Its People'
- The US Treasury and State Departments have introduced a new wave of sanctions against Cuba, targeting President Miguel Diaz-Canel, family members of Raul Castro, and key institutions including the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).
- — US House Approves New Anti-Russia Sanctions and Billions in Ukraine Aid
- The US House of Representatives has voted 226-195 to pass a legislative package imposing new sanctions on Russia and delivering more weapons to Ukraine, American media reported.
- — Europe Prolonging Ukraine Conflict to Gain Foothold for Threatening Russia - Lavrov
- ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Europe is trying to prolong the Ukraine conflict in order to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on June 4.
- — Putin: Donbass Goals Do Not Rule Out Deal With Ukraine
- Russian forces are advancing along the entire front line, with no sector where offensive operations are not underway, President Vladimir Putin said answering a question from AP journalist during a meeting with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF.
- — Iran to Charge Ships for Service Provided During Transit Through Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
- TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran plans to charge ships for services provided during passage through the Strait of Hormuz, not for the transit itself, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday.
- — Russia Still Awaiting Response From UN Chief on Lavrov's Letter Regarding Bucha - Nebenzia
- UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia has not received response from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on US Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's letter about the Bucha incident filed on May 1, Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Thursday.
- — Iran Urges US to Unfreeze 50% of Assets Immediately After Memorandum - Foreign Ministry
- TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is demanding that the United States unfreeze at least 50% of its foreign assets immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday.
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