Russia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. This gathering occurs as Russia faces economic stagnation and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The forum aims for pragmatic dialogue on a stable future. Discussions will cover energy, artificial intelligence, and investment.

By Guy FaulconbridgeST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President…

An assortment of internet celebrities and Trump allies are expected in St Petersburg as the Russian leader attempts to put a gloss on his country’s stalled growth and military…

Russia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. This gathering occurs as Russia faces…

Moscow downed hundreds of drones over its territory late Tuesday, regional officials said, after Kyiv launched a major attack reaching as far as the Russian capital as an economic…

Black smoke rises over major fuel terminal as city hosts Vladimir Putin’s global economic summit.

Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city, Russian and Ukrainian authorities…

In Sankt Petersburg wird Putin ein Wirtschaftswunderland präsentieren – auch aus Deutschland sind Gäste dabei. Doch das Wachstum schwindet und der Treibstoff ist knapp.

The attack on President Vladimir Putin’s hometown, which hosts the showcase annual economic forum set to begin Wednesday, was the latest signal from Kyiv that it can strike deep…

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Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday

An oil export terminal was hit hours before the Russian president's annual economic forum got underway.

Ukrainian drones struck energy and military targets in St. Petersburg early Wednesday as the city hosted a major economic forum, according to Russian and...

US businessmen are returning to Putin’s St Petersburg business fair despite the Ukraine war, but the 'SPIEF 2026' guest list - or lack of it - still highlights Russia's toxic…

Russia’s version of the international economic forum comes after Moscow’s top finance officials reportedly urged the Kremlin to rein in defence spending. Alex Croft reports on…

A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.

It's been dubbed Russia's answer to Davos: some 20,000 visitors from over 130 countries have travelled to St Petersburg for President Putin's flagship economic forum.

Russia’s version of the international economic forum comes after Moscow’s top finance officials reportedly urged the Kremlin to rein in defence spending. Alex Croft reports on…

By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir SoldatkinST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia's future as he hosted his premier…

ST PETERSBURG: President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia’s future as he hosted his premier annual investment conference with the war in Ukraine unabated. Some…

Some say Russia will be at war for decades