Zelensky’s invitation to visit Moscow still stands — Kremlin

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · Jun 05, 2026 · 220 words

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What to know about Zelensky’s invitation to visit Moscow still stands — Kremlin

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Putin's invitation for Vladimir Zelensky to visit Moscow remains open. The announcement was made during the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

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What happened

Russia’s invitation for Vladimir Zelensky to come to Moscow remains in force, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Why it matters

Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) whether Putin’s invitation for talks was revoked after the Russian president’s address at the 2026 SPIEF plenary session, Peskov said: "No way." "This is not what the president said.

Common ground

Do not try to put words in his mouth," Peskov stated.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Saudi Arabia is the guest country at SPIEF”

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Two independent web search sources confirm Saudi Arabia is the guest country/guest of honor at SPIEF 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international presidential trips made by Prabowo Subianto, the 8th president of Indonesia. He has conducted 26 foreign trips to 29 countries during his presidency, which began on 20 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (born 11 March 1961), also known as MBZ or MbZ, is an Emirati royal and politician who has served as the third president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_bin_Zayed_Al_Nahyan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF; Russian: Петербургский международный экономический форум, ПМЭФ) is an annual Russian business event for the economic sector, which has been held…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petersburg_International_E…

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Claim 2: “Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF”

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The claim that VEB.RF is the title partner is only supported by TASS cross-references.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF.
https://tass.com/sports/2143297

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF
https://tass.com/economy/2141279

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Claim 3: “Russia’s invitation for Vladimir Zelensky to come to Moscow remains in force”

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Web search results from June 16, 2026, indicate that the Kremlin maintains the position that Zelenskyy can come to Moscow to meet Putin, though Zelenskyy has rejected the proposal.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy (born 25 January 1978) is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth president of Ukraine since 2019. He took office five years after …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Igor Anatolyevich Zelensky (Russian: Игорь Анатольевич Зеленский; born 13 July 1969) is a Russian ballet dancer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Zelensky

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…

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Claim 4: “The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place on June 3-6, 2026”

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Multiple web search results dated June 2026 confirm that the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is taking place from June 3-6, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sergey Yurievich Belyakov (Russian: Сергей Юрьевич Беляков; born 26 June 1973) is a Russian government official and manager who served as the Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia from 201…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Belyakov

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starting from 2020, the median per capita income is calculated in Russia, based on the size of which the subsistence minimum and minimum wage are also calculated. The median salary is the median (aver…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Russian_federal_subjec…

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Claim 5: “Dmitry Peskov is the Russian Presidential Spokesman”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov has served as the spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin since 2012.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were held in Russia from 15 to 17 March 2024. It was the eighth presidential election in the country. The incumbent president Vladimir Putin won with 88% of the vote, the highes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Russian_presidential_elec…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov (Russian: Дмитрий Сергеевич Песков, IPA: [pʲɪˈskof]; born 17 October 1967) is a Russian diplomat serving as the spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin since 2012.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Peskov

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ongoing military occupation of Ukraine's Kherson Oblast by Russian forces began on 24 February 2022, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine from Crimea. It was administered under a Russian-controlled…
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Claim 6: “The Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place as part of the cultural program”

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The provided web search results for this claim are about a fort in Algeciras, Spain, and do not mention the Petersburg Seasons festival or SPIEF Sports Games.

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https://www.facebook.com/fuerteislaverde/

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 16, 2020 · Por cierto, ¿sabíais que en 2026 se cumplen 20 años desde que la Autoridad Portuaria Bahía De Algeciras- Puerto de Algeciras/Puerto de Tarifa inició el proyecto de recuperación del fuer…
https://www.facebook.com/fuerteislaverde/posts/para-los-que-…

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Claim 7: “The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum”

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The claim that the Roscongress Foundation is the organizer is only supported by TASS cross-references.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
https://tass.com/economy/2141023

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
https://tass.com/politics/2140583

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
https://tass.com/economy/2140499

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Claim 8: “The theme of the 2026 SPIEF is 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future'”

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Multiple independent web search results explicitly state the theme of the 2026 SPIEF is 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran by bombing several military and nuclear facilities, beginning the Twelve-Day War and drawing varied reactions across governments and non-gove…
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Claim 9: “The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, and the Ensuring Drug Security Forum”

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The specific list of forums (SME, Creative Industries, etc.) is only mentioned in the TASS cross-reference; other web results discuss the general program but do not list these specific forums.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2026, 24,500 people from 142 countries participated in the Forum. The Forum brought together approximately 9,200 representatives of Russian and foreign ...
https://forum-spb.ru/en/

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web search NEUTRAL — May 12, 2026 ... SPIEF 2026 business programme architecture published It features four thematic tracks reflecting the real processes of global economy ...
https://www.facebook.com/100064391777157/posts/-spief-2026-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Held annually since 1997, this year's forum runs from 3 to 6 June under the theme “Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future,” bringing ...
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/79956

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Claim 10: “TASS is its official general information partner”

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The claim that TASS is the official general information partner is only supported by TASS cross-references.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its [the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's] official general information partner.
https://tass.com/politics/2143351

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its official general information partner
https://tass.com/politics/2141111

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its official general information partner
https://tass.com/politics/2140583

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