Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg with drones ahead of 'Russian Davos' Ukrainian drone attacks in St. Petersburg targeted military and energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, setting ablaze a Russian warship and oil depots on the Baltic coast. This attack deep in Russian territory came on the opening day of Putin's three-day economic forum held in the city and as NATO Secretary… France 24 · Jun 3
Tanzania's Hassan makes historic Russia visit amid frayed ties with West Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday – the first official trip by a Tanzanian head of state to Moscow since 1969 – as her government faces growing criticism from Western countries over violence linked to the country's 2025 elections. Radio France Internationale · Jun 3
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of 'Russian Davos' Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy AAP · Jun 3
Ukraine hits St Petersburg oil depot before Putin visit Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way. AAP · Jun 3
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ attacked by Ukrainian drones as St Petersburg oil port targeted IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 3
'Let's Ask Putin': Viral Photo of Putin Covering His Nose Fuels Unverified Claims Of Donald Trump's Body Odour A viral image showing Putin covering his nose near Trump is confirmed fake. Fact-checkers debunked the digitally altered photo. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
Ukrainian drones set fire to a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy AAP · Jun 3
France 24 · Jun 3 NATO chief in Kyiv says Russia is 'increasingly desperate' NATO chief Mark Rutte said in Kyiv on Wednesday that Russia was growing desperate as it faced mounting military and economic difficulties in its four-year-long invasion of Ukraine. Earlier, Kyiv launched drone attacks on the Russian city of St. Petersburg where officials and visiting dignitaries were gathering for a flagship…
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Ukraine war latest amid claims Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s UK envoy admits war has ‘cost a lot’ as drone strike overshadows ‘Russian Davos’ Russian diplomat says ‘we cannot lose this war’ as he admits Ukrainian forces have caused major damage to Russian oil infrastructure
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off Russia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts in St. Petersburg. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Drone attacks also occurred in Tambov and Luhansk. St. Petersburg's airport faced flight disruptions. Security measures are in place for…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Putin's 'Russian Davos' opens with US guests as economy slows and war drags on Russia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. This gathering occurs as Russia faces economic stagnation and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The forum aims for pragmatic dialogue on a stable future. Discussions will cover energy, artificial intelligence, and…
France 24 · Jun 2 Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that [Vladimir] "Putin is trying to apply on Armenia his geopolitical binary". In…
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Vladimir Putin warned by his own officials that mounting cost of Ukraine war is ‘unsustainable’ The Kremlin has warned that cutting defence spending now would hurt Russian businesses dependent on lucrative contracts
International Business Times · Jun 2 Russian Officials Reportedly Tell Putin War Spending Is Becoming Unattainable Russian officials have told President Vladimir Putin that the current levels of pending related to the war is becoming unattainable, according to a new report.
Euronews · Jun 2 Ukraine's president says US air defence 'absolutely necessary' after Russian strikes Russia launched a record 8,150 long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed, up 24% from April.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 Zelenskyy asks Trump to send missiles after Russian strikes across Ukraine At least 18 killed, dozens injured and others trapped under collapsed buildings after attacks on five Ukrainian cities
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Russian strikes kill 10 and wound 100 as Putin unleashes major Ukraine attack IN FULL