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Putin talks up Russia's economy

Putin has dismissed Western criticism that Russia's economy has stalled.

President Putin has used his keynote address at the annual international economic forum in St Petersburg to talk up the state of Russia's economy. We speak to our correspondent.

Two Russian cosmonauts on board the International Space Station have completed the repair of one of two leaks that had caused concern. We speak to a space expert.

The French Open tennis tournament has been full of surprises. Two tennis journalists talk through what has happened so far and what is expected from the weekend.

Nearly a year since an Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed, the families still wait for answers. Our reporter tells us what is known about the investigation and compensation.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia, St Petersburg, Russian Federation - 05 Jun 2026. Credit: ANATOLY MALTSEV/EPA)

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