Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with representatives of international news agencies at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg on Thursday, June 4.

The annual meeting traditionally provides an opportunity for the Russian leader to discuss international affairs, economic issues and Russia’s foreign policy with executives and journalists from leading global media organisations.

The discussion will be held in a question-and-answer format and will focus on current aspects of Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as key international developments.

The meeting takes place during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which runs from June 3-6.