What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?

A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, sending smoke billowing over the city where President Vladimir Putin was born as it hosts Russia's leading event for attracting foreign capital.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has been waiting a long time for US negotiating team, but Iran is Washington's top priority

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is disappointed that the arrival of a US delegation in Kyiv is being delayed, but Ukraine is still counting on the visit.

By Sergiy Sydorenko,Alona Mazurenko

Ukraine's attack on Saint Petersburg 'brings war back to Russia'

Volodymyr Zelensky called Kyiv's attack on Saint Petersburg a 'fair' response to the deadly Russian strikes on several Ukrainian cities a day earlier. It is also a testimony to Ukraine's growing capacity to strike further inside Russia. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us what that means for Russia.

By FRANCE24

Ukrainian cash transporters' lawyer calls for resignation of Prosecutor General

According to the lawyer, the political engagement of the Hungarian Prosecutor General in the raid on the Ukrainian bank's convoy in early March was crucial to the case.

By Szántó-Nagy Bálint

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘is being misled by his own generals’ as Zelensky warns he could strike again

Putin believes his forces can achieve his goals despite Russia’s battlefield performance steadily declining in 2026, says think tank

By Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds

Zelensky says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals, ready to meet Putin directly

"I am ready for direct talks with Putin to bring this war to an end, rather than waiting for when all will resolve every conflict in the world before our turn finally comes," Zelensky said.

Gas Stations in Moscow and Northern Russia Introduce Fuel Rationing

The Kremlin has acknowledged that gasoline production decreased “in some areas” of the country, but said it saw “no risks” of nationwide shortages.

Ukraine’s Kostyuk lashes out at Russian silence at Roland Garros

Marta Kostyuk said Russian players are using silence as a shield over the war in Ukraine, arguing that more than four years into the conflict their refusal to speak out has made cl...

Zelensky: Ukraine plans to intensify its responses to Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's long-range strikes on targets inside Russia are a justified response to Russia's large-scale attacks against Ukraine and that Kyiv intends to increase the scale of such responses.

Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured after a drone hit a passenger bus travelling through a Russia-controlled part of Ukraine, an official said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Péter Magyar Is Ready to Meet with President Zelenskyy Next Week

Péter Magyar is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy early next week, provided an agreement can be reached on the fundamental rights of the Hungarian minority. The Hungarian prime minister made this announcement during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday. Péter Magyar confirmed that negotiations are […] The post Péter Magyar Is Ready to Meet with President Zelenskyy Next Week appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today