Ukraine War Live Ticker +++ 07:02 Russia's Economic Forum serves as a stage to prep populace for long battle and diversion
Russia leverages Economic Forum as a platform for strategic war preparation and diversion of public focus towards prolonged conflict.
Dive into the latest happenings regarding the Ukraine conflict with our refreshed live ticker. Today, we'll uncover how Russia is skillfully using the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to gear up its citizens for a protracted war in Ukraine.
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The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, taking place from June 18 to 21, isn't just your typical business event. According to the Russian exile medium Meduza, this gathering is used to prepare the Russian population for a prolonged war in Ukraine. Reports suggest a document circulating around the event instructs Kremlin-friendly media on what topics to focus on, such as showcasing new vehicles, flag-raising ceremonies, and local infrastructure developments. A former employee of the Russian presidential administration told Meduza that the event initially targeted foreign investors and high-ranking guests from around the world, but has now shifted its focus to internal influence. The purpose is to boost morale among the Russian population and give the illusion of progress. Internet access around the event is seemingly restricted, fueling speculation about controlling the information space [1].
06:22 Putin: Istanbul talks to resume post-June 22 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Istanbul talks, mediated by the Turkish government, will continue after June 22. In humanitarian matters, the discussions have yielded positive results, including exchanges of prisoners and deceased soldiers [2].
05:45 Kherson region under attack, causalities reported Eight civilians have been injured in Russian attacks on the Kherson region. Local authorities blame the Russian military for launching artillery and drone attacks on several settlements, damaging civilian infrastructure, including private homes, and residential buildings [3].
04:45 Putin warns Germany over Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to Germany about possible consequences if it delivers Taurus cruise missiles with a range of over 500 kilometers to Ukraine. Putin emphasized that such actions would ruin German-Russian relations and have no positive impact on Russia's offensive against Ukraine. The German government has not made any official promises about delivering Taurus missiles [4].
03:48 Russia wants companies to store data on home soil Russian Economic Minister Maxim Reshetnikov revealed that Moscow wants to make the storage of all data on Russian servers a condition for the return of foreign companies to Russia. This move aims to exert greater control over digital assets operating within the country [5].
02:43 Putin unfazed by NATO's increased defense spending Russian President Vladimir Putin managed to remain unperturbed about NATO's heightened defense spending booster. Putin stated that Russia's armed forces are continually being modernized and can effectively counter any threats [6].
01:25 EU nations approve €1.5 billion defense funding program EU member states have reached an agreement on a €1.5 billion program to support their defense expenditures. Ambassadors of the 27 EU countries are expected to formalize the agreement next Monday, after which it will require approval from the European Parliament [7].
00:20 Putin open to meeting Zelensky Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his readiness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the Ukraine conflict. Putin stressed the importance of who signs the agreements from the Ukrainian side and expressed confidence that the next Ukrainian President wouldn't challenge any potential accord [8].
23:09 Putin open to talks with Chancellor Merz Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to talk to Chancellor Friedrich Merz should the latter express interest. Despite Russia viewing Germany as a biased party in the Ukraine conflict, Putin stated that Russia always welcomes open conversations [9].
22:14 Identifying transferred bodies may take over a year Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko forecasted that identifying all 6,000 bodies transferred by Russia to Ukraine could take up to 14 months. Klymenko accused Russia of purposely complicating the identification process by placing body parts of multiple soldiers in one body bag [10].
21:32 Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations omitted from summit declaration The upcoming NATO summit may not mention Ukraine's future aspirations to join NATO in the final communiqué. The British "Times" reported that although Russia will still be labeled as a "direct threat," statements regarding Ukraine being on an "irreversible path" towards NATO membership will not be repeated [11].
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Insights: Russia is leveraging the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to reinforce national unity, economic stability, and strategic alliances in preparation for a prolonged conflict in Ukraine.**
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- The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, used to attract foreign investors and high-ranking guests globally, is now being leveraged by the Kremlin to boost morale among Russians, as reported by Meduza, and prepare them for a possible protracted war in Ukraine.
- The latest developments in the Ukraine conflict, including the use of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a tool for propaganda, special focus on showcasing new vehicles, flag-raising ceremonies, and local infrastructure, demonstrate the intertwining of politics, war-and-conflicts, and general news.
