Key ideologues at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) presented a 'vision of salvation' for Russia, suggesting the use of nuclear weapons against perceived threats as the 'most positive scenario'.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu described Igor Dodon's speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as 'pathetic' and reminded him who violated the contract with Gazprom.

Georgia's Foreign Ministry reiterated its decision not to participate in the first expert meeting of the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform, scheduled for June 5 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Elvira Nabiulina, the head of Russia's central bank, was unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).