According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, the conversation envisages a question-and-answer format

The Russian leader plans to hold bilateral meetings with heads of states and other representatives of foreign countries that will take part in the forum

The conversation will focus on current issues in Russia's domestic and foreign policies, as well as international events

According to Yury Ushakov, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will deliver a keynote address at the SPIEF plenary session

A wide participation of deputy ministers in various sessions of the forum is also planned

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

According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, the conversation envisages a question-and-answer format

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

The discussion is organized in a "question-and-answer" format and focuses on current aspects of Russia’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as key international events

The meeting was moderated by TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov

The meeting was previously announced by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov

The Russian president will primarily focus on economic issues both at home and abroad

The head of state will focus primarily on economic issues and challenges, both within Russia and globally