AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUnited Cultures Forum, St. Petersburg: Residents report citywide internet problems and disruptions to online services, as the 12th International Forum of United Cultures gears up for a Putin visit (without a presidential plenary). Digital culture access: Roblox reportedly stops working in Russia without a VPN, after earlier blocks and renewed availability following compliance with Russian rules. Cultural diplomacy: Russia and Bangladesh sign a memorandum on cultural cooperation on the forum sidelines, covering exchanges, heritage preservation, museums, archaeology, arts and creative industries. International arts spotlight: A photo exhibition on Chinese modernization opens in St. Petersburg, using Xinhua images to frame cultural and economic change. Tech and entertainment: Cybercriminals claim they stole personal data from Flink, including customer and worker details, while the company says payment cards weren’t compromised. Humanities and faith: Pope Leo XIV warns against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines,” urging ethical discernment as AI expands. Arts in motion: Malaysia’s tourism and arts ministry discusses deeper cultural ties with Russia, including a planned cultural cooperation MoU. Pop culture, politics, and culture: A Belarusian playwright, Dzmitry Plaks, receives Sweden’s Bennypriset 2026 honorary theatre prize.
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