Putin holds meeting with news agency heads, St Petersburg June 06, 2024.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin spent more than three hours answering questions from the heads of the international news agencies. This is the first such meeting of the Russian leader since the beginning of the special military operation. In total, the Russian leader was asked several dozen questions. Almost all of them were devoted to the international agenda. Putin was asked about relations with the West, possible solutions to the Palestinian issue, and the Iranian nuclear deal, among other topical issues. The situation in Ukraine came up again and again. Putin pointed out that Russia did not attack Ukraine, but defended itself and had the right to help Donbass. He noted that Moscow is always ready to negotiate, but this desire should be mutual. The head of state also urged foreign media to bring this information to their readers, complaining that Russian media in the West are constantly obstructed. This is an English Subtitled version. Audio in Russian. 1 hour