Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
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US official delivers Trump’s “good hello” to Putin
A US official conveyed a “good hello” from President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a major forum. The brief exchange took place during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia. It drew attention as a symbolic moment amid strained US-Russia relations. Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of […]
Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum
Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]