Ukraine Peace Push: Zelensky published a blunt open letter urging face-to-face talks with Putin, offering a full ceasefire during negotiations and floating neutral venues as fighting and drone strikes intensify. Kremlin Response Signals: Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Putin was informed and that Zelensky could meet in Moscow “any time,” while Russia’s envoy Dmitriev accused Europe and the UK of trying to derail US-led security talks. St. Petersburg Under Fire: Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal and nearby naval-linked sites as Putin’s “Russian Davos” opened; Putin said Russia will strengthen air defenses after some drones “break through.” Armenia EU Friction: Zakharova said Moscow won’t “foot the bill” for Armenia’s EU integration; Putin warned Armenia’s EU accession law is concerning but promised normal relations. Armenian Election Fallout: Robert Kocharyan accused the government of “poison and lies” in the campaign as Russia warned Yerevan against repeating Ukraine’s path. India-Russia Pivot: Putin called India a “reliable partner,” backed Modi against US pressure, projected $100bn trade, and revived the Su-57 offer for joint development. China-North Korea: Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang June 8–9, signaling deeper ties as China seeks to reassert influence after North Korea’s closer alignment with Moscow. US Sanctions & Aid: The US House passed the Ukraine Support Act, pairing Ukraine aid with new Russia sanctions despite Trump-era resistance.