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Iran Warns US Strikes Risk Dragging Middle East Back Into Conflict
6 June 2026 @ 6:50 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is exposing the Middle East to serious risks by violating the ceasefire with Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
SPIEF Summary: A Thousand New Contracts, $90B in Deals, and Preview of a New World Trading Order
6 June 2026 @ 5:48 pm
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wrapped up Saturday.As always, the economic and business event proved a spectacular success, once again busting the myth of Russia’s international political, diplomatic and economic “isolation,” and offering a blueprint for coming global change.
Errol Musk Praises Organization of SPIEF
6 June 2026 @ 1:53 pm
South African businessman Errol Musk, the father of US entrepreneur Elon Musk, told Sputnik that he was impressed by the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), saying such a level of organization is uncommon.
SPIEF 2027 to Be Held at Traditional Time - Organizer
6 June 2026 @ 1:17 pm
The 2027 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held at its traditional time, with the exact dates depending on the international calendar of events, Anton Kobyakov, adviser to the Russian president and executive secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee, said on Saturday.
Achieving Goals Set at Start of Special Military Operation Important for Russia - Peskov
6 June 2026 @ 11:00 am
It is important for Russia to achieve its interests and fulfill the objectives set at the beginning of the special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
Putin's Recipe for Genuine Sovereignty
6 June 2026 @ 10:47 am
The president’s SPIEF speech “focused on the fundamental trends of global development and formulated the main necessary pillars for sovereignty,” Russian Council on Foreign & Defense Policy deputy director of research Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik.
World on Verge of Largest Financial Market Bubble Since 19th Century - Rosneft CEO
6 June 2026 @ 10:45 am
The world is on the verge of the largest financial market bubble since the 19th century, driven by the growing market share of technology companies, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday.
Arctic Takes on Special Significance Amid Hormuz Crisis - Rosneft CEO
6 June 2026 @ 10:29 am
The Arctic plays a special role as a reliable logistics route amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday.
Lavrov Says Restoring Rights of Russian-Speaking Citizens Key to Ukraine Settlement
6 June 2026 @ 10:10 am
The restoration of the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine is a prerequisite for a long-term resolution of the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
Prominent US Doctor Says He Is Ready to Resume Surgeries In Russia
6 June 2026 @ 9:59 am
Prominent US cardiac pediatric surgeon Bill Novick, who operates on children with serious heart problems all over the world, told RIA Novosti that current geopolitical tensions would not prevent the Global Cardiac Alliance from its desire to resume charitable projects in Russia.