Rodney Cook, head of the US Commission of Fine Arts
Rodney Cook, head of the US Commission of Fine Arts, stated that during his June trip to St. Petersburg, he did not expect to see the aftermath of attacks on such a refined and beautiful city.
Consensus
- Rodney Cook visited Saint Petersburg in June as part of an American delegation attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- Cook was surprised to see the consequences of Ukrainian drone attacks on the city.
- The damage from the attacks was visible from the window of Mikhail Piotrovsky's residence.
- Cook met with Mikhail Piotrovsky, director of the Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace.
- Cook described Saint Petersburg as 'refined and beautiful' and expressed disbelief at seeing such damage in such a city.
Points of divergence
- Cook stated that the city looked 'more beautiful than ever' despite the attacks. — vesti
- American journalist Candice Owens claimed Russia is very safe and beautiful, and expressed desire to return to Moscow; she also photographed herself next to a bust of French President Emmanuel Macron at a RT booth during the forum. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of US Commission Spoke About Consequences of VU Attacks in St. Petersburg — Вести
- Chairman of the US Commission Cook did not expect to see the consequences of the attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in St. Petersburg — Вечерняя Москва