Russia anticipates a US delegation visit in June, with ongoing communication and a potential meeting, though no firm dates have been set. This follows previous discussions on various issues, including the Ukraine conflict.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), revealed his admiration for Russian architectural style, having built his dacha in Atlanta in the Russian wooden architecture tradition. He also shared fond memories of visiting Yasnaya Polyana and riding horses with Vladimir Tolstoy.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no meetings are planned between Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin and the US delegation attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Peskov remarked, "They are not quite, so to speak, our kind of people." The US delegation, led by US Commission of Fine Arts Chairman Rodney Mims Cook, marks the first official US representation at SPIEF in years.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he is unaware of any official US delegation participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). He noted that while he knows about the event, he doesn't believe high-ranking officials are involved, and clarified that actor Steven Seagal, a Russian special representative, is not a US government official.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik stated that the attendance of delegations from countries like the US at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) demonstrates Russia's continued global authority, despite some European governments ignoring the event.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will host approximately 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries. Notably, the US will send an official delegation for the first time in years, while Saudi Arabia is the guest country. Russian President Putin will deliver a keynote address and hold bilateral meetings.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
A US delegation is set to visit Kyiv and Moscow soon, according to an announcement by Kirill Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President's office. Budanov suggested the conflict could end before the US Congressional elections on November 3rd, implying President Trump might prioritize the Ukrainian issue due to potential Republican losses.
A 23-year-old Chinese soldier, Liu Zhencheng, from the Beijing Armed Police Corps, shared his experience of remaining motionless as Air Force One taxied near him during Donald Trump's visit to China. He admitted to feeling nervous but adhered to his duty.
A US delegation visits India (June 1-4, 2026) to negotiate an interim trade agreement and advance a broader bilateral trade pact, focusing on market access, non-tariff measures, and investment promotion.
Greenland's government has criticized the arrival of a US doctor, Joseph Griffin, in Nuuk alongside US envoy Jeff Landry, calling Greenlanders "not experimental subjects." Health Minister Anna Wangenheim stated Griffin's presence was "deeply problematic" and linked to geopolitical interests, referencing past abuses by Danish doctors. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen echoed these concerns, emphasizing Greenland's right to self-determination and that the island is not for sale.
Donald Trump alleged Barack Obama revealed classified information about aliens, stating Obama confirmed their existence. Separately, a US delegation reportedly removed all Chinese items from Air Force One due to security concerns.
During Donald Trump's visit to China, the US delegation reportedly removed all Chinese-made items from Air Force One before departure due to security concerns, as noted by an accompanying American journalist.
US officials and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided items, including phones and badges, before departing Beijing, highlighting deep mistrust and stringent cybersecurity fears.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's admiration for the ceiling in Beijing's Great Hall of the People during a meeting with Chinese counterparts has gone viral, interpreted as a sign of respect for Chinese craftsmanship.
US President Donald Trump's delegation in China operates under 'digital lockdown' due to US government's longstanding assumption of potential surveillance, with officials using temporary 'clean' devices and avoiding personal electronics.
The US will send a delegation to Apec meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou from May 11-24, aiming to advance 'America First' policies. This comes just before President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Commenting on remarks by US President Donald Trump that he was ready to send representatives to Moscow, Kremlin Spokesman noted that it was a statement of readiness and "rather a hypothetical statement," confirming that there are currently no such plans
Commenting on remarks by US President Donald Trump that he was ready to send representatives to Moscow, Kremlin Spokesman noted that it was a statement of readiness and "rather a hypothetical statement," confirming that there are currently no such plans
The US delegation lacked decision-making power in talks with Iran, a member of Tehran’s negotiating team has told RT’s Sanchez Effect Read Full Article at RT.com
A member of Tehran's negotiating team says US Vice President J.D. Vance lacked authority during April 11-12 nuclear talks in Islamabad, constantly making calls including to Netanyahu. The 21-hour negotiations ended without agreement, and the US subsequently imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refused to meet a US delegation led by Steve Witcoff and Jared Kushner in Pakistan on April 25, exposing Islamabad's precarious diplomatic position between Washington and Beijing. The article suggests Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir had assured the US of persuading Iran for a favourable deal, while China expressed displeasure at Pakistan's diplomatic overreach without consultation. The incident highlights Pakistan's risky balancing act between superpowers and potential damage to its relations with China.
The Financial Times reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may have deliberately declined to attend Iran nuclear talks in Pakistan. Rubio was absent during both US delegation trips to Islamabad. Harvard Professor Stephen Walt suggested the top US diplomat does not want to be associated with defeat in the conflict with Iran. The article details the timeline of US-Israel operations against Iran beginning February 28, the April 7 ceasefire announcement by Trump, and failed April 11 talks in Islamabad.
Trump cancelled a planned trip by US officials to Pakistan for Iran war talks, saying special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would be wasting time. The president warned Iran to call if they want to talk, claiming the US 'has all the cards.' The cancellation came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi held talks in Islamabad, saying he had yet to see if the US was truly serious about diplomacy. The ceasefire, extended to allow talks, remains in effect but diplomatic efforts have stalled over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
