This year's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Spief) opened on Wednesday. Shortly beforehand, however, Ukrainian drones set fire to the oil terminal in the port, causing thick plumes of smoke to billow over the city. Commentators examine the significance of the forum – once dubbed the "Russian Davos" – and the impact of Ukraine's attacks on Russia.

The European Union plans to establish deportation centres inon-EU countries. Representatives of the European Parliament and governments haveow reached a deal, although it isot yet clear where the hubs would be located. The measure complements the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will take full effect on June 12. The press assesses the plan in terms of feasibility and compatibility with fundamental rights.

The release of police bodycam footage of the death of a student who was stabbed last December has sparked public outrage in the UK. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak died from his injuries after the police treated him as the attacker rather than the victim, handcuffing instead of assisting him. The perpetrator, a Sikh, claimed he had been racially assaulted and had acted in self-defence. He hasow been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Katri Raik, the long-time mayor of the Estonian border town of Narva,ow faces competition. The opposition parties Centre Party and Plan B elected aew mayor from their ranks during a city council meeting on Monday. Centre Party member Jaan Toots has already set up office in City Hall, although the legality of the move remains unclear.