Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov highlighted Russia's long-standing pivot to Asia at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. He described the summit, celebrating 35 years of relations, as productive and substantive.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the "special military operation" at the ASEAN summit. Putin provided detailed explanations of Russia's approaches and reasons for the operation.
Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov stated that European claims of the battlefield situation shifting in favor of Ukraine are "categorically incorrect." He also commented on Donald Trump's independent views and upcoming visits by US negotiators.
Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that recent actions by Kiev, including an attack on a bus carrying children in the Bryansk Region, do not facilitate direct engagement between Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Ushakov noted that Putin has repeatedly expressed openness to negotiations.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that European assumptions about the situation on the battlefield shifting in favor of Ukraine are "categorically incorrect." He made these remarks on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, suggesting Europeans insist the war must continue based on this false premise.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. Fidan, in Russia for two days, also held talks with Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoigu, discussing Ukraine and Turkey's readiness to host further Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
The Russia-ASEAN anniversary Summit in Kazan, June 17-18, celebrates 35 years of relations. Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov highlighted the dynamic development since 1991, leading to a strategic partnership proclaimed in 2018.
Total trade turnover between Russia and ASEAN nations has grown by almost 60% over the past decade, reaching approximately $22 billion, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. A Russia-ASEAN summit is scheduled for June 17-18 in Kazan.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that a fruitful, equal, and constructive dialogue has been established between Russia and ASEAN member-countries at all levels. Positions on international and regional affairs are being coordinated, and specific agencies are interacting successfully.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn will attend the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum in Kazan on June 17. The forum will focus on IT, AI, trade, and logistics, bringing together business representatives from over fifteen countries.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping share a "truly friendly relationship" characterized by deep mutual respect and trust. Putin's May visit to China underscored their joint stabilizing role in global affairs.
US President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he is ready to pressure European partners and Kyiv to end hostilities, according to Putin's aide Yury Ushakov. Trump's statement came after a phone call where both leaders noted that Ukraine's attacks on Russian civilian facilities hinder settlement efforts.
Reports detail a US-Israeli strike in Iran, potential US-Iran peace deals, ongoing Ukraine conflict updates from Russia, and other international tensions including UK detentions and secessionist movements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and the international situation during a phone call, according to Putin's aide Yury Ushakov. The conversation included key international issues and potential contacts between representatives from both countries.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov confirms ongoing contacts with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with plans for their future visit to Russia being actively worked on.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg. The meeting coincides with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which Mirziyoyev is attending.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with the heads of leading international news agencies on Thursday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The meeting, traditionally organized by TASS, will cover Russia's domestic and foreign policies and key international events.
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.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya stated that an objective investigation into a Romania incident requires the handover of drone debris to Russia, emphasizing the need for a depoliticized probe involving the Russian side. He also suggested the drone incident was linked to Zelensky's appeal to Trump for missile systems.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a major speech at the plenary session of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 5. The 29th edition of SPIEF, themed "Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future," will host Saudi Arabia as the guest country and run from June 3-6.
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will jointly launch the construction of the first power generating unit of Uzbekistan's integrated nuclear power plant via videoconference. The plant will feature two high-capacity units and two smaller 55 MW units.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may meet at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China (November 18-19), though no talks are currently planned, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov stated that the 'spirit of Beijing,' representing cooperation between Russia and China, truly exists and is tangible, contrasting it with the 'spirit of Anchorage.'
