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 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

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

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