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 image.

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…

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.

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…

Once billed as a rival to Davos, the forum now draws far-right influencers and conspiracy theorists.

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov previously reported that the US is officially represented at the SPIEF for the first time in the last eight to nine years

Once a gathering place for Western leaders and investors, Russia’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) features a guest list that includes an eclectic mix of…

Ukraine's audacious drone strike on St. Petersburg as the Russian city hosted a flagship international economic forum known as "Putin's Davos" sent a clear signal to global…

Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on June 5, as the war in Ukraine drags the economy into stagnation and days after brazen…

Ahead of his speech Friday, the Russian leader vowed to strengthen his country’s air defenses after an attack rocked the host city St. Petersburg.