
Russia· Sergei LavrovSt. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026
Maria Zakharova announces the XXIX St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 3-6, 2026, focusing on global economy and confronting challenges.
Public figures · stances & shifts
Sergei Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
on St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Pro-Forum, Anti-West: Sergei Lavrov supports the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a platform for multilateral cooperation and strengthening non-Western ties, while criticizing Western policies and Ukrainian leadership.
Maria Zakharova
Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
on St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026
Engaged Participant and Critic: Maria Zakharova actively participates in SPIEF 2026, using it as a platform to discuss foreign policy, criticize Western actions, and address topics like AI in media, while maintaining a slightly supportive overall stance towards the forum itself.
Vladimir Putin
Time 100 — multiple appearances · Government of the Russian Federation · Russia
on St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Neutral on SPIEF: This cluster represents a neutral stance towards the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, primarily characterized by announcements and factual reporting without expressing explicit support or opposition.
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