Education Under Pressure: Russia is cutting about 47,000 university places in humanities and social sciences while raising tuition, and is expanding special admission quotas for relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine—turning higher education into a war-serving pipeline. War’s Human Cost in Focus: Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv on June 3, injuring six and damaging homes and vehicles, as Ukraine reports repeated attacks on energy workers and infrastructure. Propaganda vs. Humanitarian Work: A new report warns that “post-truth” misinformation is eroding trust and making humanitarian operations harder, with propaganda and fake narratives increasingly shaping public reactions. Cultural Diplomacy at SPIEF: St. Petersburg’s Petersburg Seasons and SPIEF will host a TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra open-air concert on June 5, featuring a Russian premiere work and soloists from Russia, China, and Iran. Pussy Riot Returns With Music: The protest band announced its debut album “CYKA” and a new single “CANDY DOPAMINE” featuring Avenged Sevenfold, timed with Russia’s renewed international arts visibility. Migration Tech for Travel: Thailand is rolling out a digital immigration arrival card via AWS, supporting Russian among other languages to speed up border processing. Armenia Vote Stakes: Ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections, a survey frames the choice as EU integration versus a return to Russia’s orbit, with pro-Russian opposition blocs trailing the ruling party.