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Russia Aims for Full Rare Earth Metals Supply Chain by 2028

11:15 06.06.2026

Russia Aims for Full Rare Earth Metals Supply Chain by 2028

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said he expects Russia to establish a full range of rare earth metal production capabilities by 2028, including rare metals and medium-to-heavy rare earth elements, Sputnik writes. "I expect that by 2028 we will have a complete range covering light to medium-heavy rare …

Responsible Statecraft: Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation

11:13 06.06.2026

Responsible Statecraft: Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation

As the government’s standing plummets to an all-time low due to a reckless disregard for the welfare of its people, mass protests sweep across major Iran’s cities, including Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran. Driven by a threat to their economic survival, the merchant class, or bazaaris, are leading the demonstrations, Responsible …

Bloomberg: Republican-Led House Votes to Stop Iran War, Rebuking Trump

11:12 06.06.2026

Bloomberg: Republican-Led House Votes to Stop Iran War, Rebuking Trump

The Republican-led House voted to halt the US war with Iran, breaking with President Donald Trump on an unpopular foreign conflict that is taking an escalating economic toll on Americans, Bloomberg reports. The 215-208 vote Wednesday showed worries over the war spreading in the president’s own party five months before …

Reuters: Saudi energy minister, on Moscow visit, calls for stable energy sector

11:10 06.06.2026

Reuters: Saudi energy minister, on Moscow visit, calls for stable energy sector

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister met his Russian counterpart on a visit to ‌Moscow on Thursday and called for stabilization in the energy sector, as the Iran and Ukraine conflicts cut oil output from the two top OPEC+ producers and send prices soaring, writes Reuters. OPEC+ is facing an unprecedented challenge …

Major global transformation and Western trade losses: Putin’s SPIEF address

21:49 05.06.2026

Major global transformation and Western trade losses: Putin’s SPIEF address

The race for sovereignty has not only unfolded but is gaining momentum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026). He stressed that Russia’s sovereign debt level stands at 16.4% of GDP, which is significantly lower than in the eurozone. The …

Sergey Lavrov: “The St Petersburg International Economic Forum is a venue that represents the entire spectrum of international politics where all centres of growth are presented at a very high and authoritative level”

15:18 05.06.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “The St Petersburg International Economic Forum is a venue that represents the entire spectrum of international politics where all centres of growth are presented at a very high and authoritative level”

Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with RT Arabic St Petersburg, June 4, 2026 Question: We are speaking on the sidelines of the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. My first question is about the political and economic significance of this event, particularly amid challenges facing Russia and precipitous changes in the …

Russia’s advance, Oreshnik missile use in Ukraine: Putin’s statements to news agencies

14:42 05.06.2026

Russia’s advance, Oreshnik missile use in Ukraine: Putin’s statements to news agencies

Russian troops continue to advance on a daily basis, with the Russian army having recently taken control of approximately 2,440 square kilometers within the special military operation zone, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during a meeting organized by TASS with the heads of leading international news agencies. There …

Vicious circle in dialogue with US on Ukraine, Western ambitions: Lavrov's statements

11:27 05.06.2026

Vicious circle in dialogue with US on Ukraine, Western ambitions: Lavrov's statements

According to the Russian foreign minister, the West has always openly nurtured the dangerous undertaking of suppressing and dismembering Russia. A vicious circle is observed in the dialogue with the United States on the Ukrainian settlement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Izvestia. He noted that …

Bloomberg: Row Over WWII Fighters Who Killed Poles Fuels Ukraine Tensions

11:22 05.06.2026

Bloomberg: Row Over WWII Fighters Who Killed Poles Fuels Ukraine Tensions

Ukraine’s top diplomat urged Polish politicians not to “spin the flywheel of hatred” after criticism in Warsaw of Kyiv’s decision to name a military unit after World War II-era Ukrainian nationalist fighters whom Poland holds responsible for massacres of its people, writes Bloomberg. The dispute has prompted a threat from …

The Guardian: Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

11:20 05.06.2026

The Guardian: Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment. Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are set to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister “to …

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