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'Just a show for Putin' — Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Once billed as a rival to Davos, the forum now draws far-right influencers and conspiracy theorists.
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Tuesday, June 9
No visas for Russian soldiers, no crypto, no fish — EU announces new Russia sanctions package
The package will also include a freeze on the current pricing mechanism for Russia energy imports until the end of 2026, meaning Moscow won't be able to profit from rising prices resulting from the U.S. war on Iran.
Car bombing outside Moscow reportedly kills man in Russian military housing district
The explosion occurred at around 5:30 a.m. local time while the vehicle was moving near an apartment building on Koldunova Street in Balashikha's Aviatorov district, according to Russia's Investigative Committee.
Zelensky arrives in Estonia for Nordic-Baltic summit as Kyiv pushes allies ahead of key summer meetings
"June and July this year may determine a lot," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ireland commits to investigating Russian steel, promote Ukraine accession, EU ambassador says
An investigation by the Irish Times, which revealed that the Aughinish Alumina plant is supporting the Russian war effort against Ukraine, has brought turmoil to domestic politics in Ireland.
At least 10 killed, over 100 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles and 168 drones, 146 of which were intercepted, overnight on June 9, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,376, 320 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,370 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Ukraine's 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment said its drones are capable of targeting Russian equipment and logistics along the Melitopol — Chonhar route in Ukraine's south.
