🇷🇺Vladimir Putin speaks at SPIEF 2024🇷🇺

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a plenary session during the St Petersburg Economic Forum 2024 (SPIEF) on Friday, June 7. Traditionally, the president is expected to assess global affairs, the state of the Russian economy, and industrial and digitalisation projects. The Presidents of Bolivia Luis Arce and Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa are also expected to speak at the forum. This year, the main theme of SPIEF is ’The Basis of Multipolarity - Formation of New Growth Centres’. SPIEF brings together international experts, politicians and leaders to discuss key business and economic issues. It takes place from June 5-8. It has been held annually since 1997.