PUTIN JUST READ ZELENSKY'S LETTER OUT LOUD. HIS ANSWER TELLS YOU EVERYTHING.

Putin took to the plenary stage at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum today, the fifth of June 2026, in a speech meant to project strength, stability and a return to global business as usual. But this briefing looks at the gap between the polished message inside the hall and the reality outside it, including the Ukrainian drone strike that hit St Petersburg on the forum's opening day. We break down Putin's on stage response to Zelensky's letter, why he says he sees no point in a meeting, what he is really demanding before any talks, his comments on the Oreshnik missile, and how his claims about the war compare to what can actually be verified. We separate confirmed fact from one sided claim throughout. Watch to the end and share your view in the comments, because your opinions drive this channel and the debates here are some of the best anywhere. Subscribe to The Press Briefings for clear, honest daily analysis of the world's most important stories. DISCLAIMER This video is intended for educational, analytical and informational purposes only. It is based on publicly available news reporting and official statements from named, internationally recognised sources available as of the fifth of June 2026. The situation in the Russia Ukraine war is fast moving, and details may change after publication. Several claims discussed in this video, including statements about battlefield advances, enemy casualties, desertions and the use of specific weapons, are claims made by governments, officials and state linked media on one or more sides of the conflict. They cannot always be independently verified, and we present them as claims rather than confirmed fact. Some sources cited below are Russian state linked outlets, included only so that Putin's own words can be reported accurately, and their claims should be treated with appropriate caution alongside independent reporting. The views and questions raised in this video are designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking, and do not represent support for any government, military or political position. The Press Briefings is an independent news analysis channel and is not affiliated with any government, political party, military organisation, intelligence agency or foreign state. The Press Briefings does not condone violence and stands for the safety of all civilians affected by this conflict. Viewers are encouraged to consult multiple sources and form their own conclusions. AUTHENTIC NEWS SOURCES Putin to speak at SPIEF plenary session, plenary line up and format, TASS, 5 June 2026: https://tass.com/economy/2142043 Putin reviews Zelensky's letter and responds at SPIEF 2026, says he sees no point in a meeting, Pravda.ru (Russian state linked, for Putin's own words), 5 June 2026: https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/... Putin answers questions on Ukraine, China, new weapons and the West at SPIEF 2026, including the Oreshnik and negotiation comments, RT (Russian state media, for Putin's own words), 4 June 2026: https://www.rt.com/russia/640978-puti... Putin to deliver grand speech at SPIEF 2026, forum dates, theme and guest country, TASS, 2 June 2026: https://tass.com/economy/2140407 Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg hours before Putin's forum opens, CNN, 3 June 2026: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/03/europe... Ukrainian drones hit a St Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit, NPR, 3 June 2026: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/nx-s1-... Zelensky says US help is absolutely necessary after deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv, with the 656 drones and 73 missiles figures, TIME, 2 June 2026: https://time.com/article/2026/06/02/r... At least 22 dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches attacks across Ukraine, CBC News, 2 June 2026: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kyiv-at... At least 22 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine, Al Jazeera, 2 June 2026: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6... Russia fires powerful ballistic missile in mass attack on Kyiv, background on the Starobilsk dispute and Putin's retaliation vow, CNN, 23 May 2026: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/23/europe... EU ready to step up in Ukraine Russia talks but ceasefire must come first, summit draft shows, with 18 to 19 June summit details, Euronews, 2 June 2026: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... Oreshnik missile profile and background, CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missil...