Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 19th St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 19, below is a transcript of his speech courtesy of the Kremlin: President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, friends, It is a pleasure to welcome you all to this International Economic Forum in St Petersburg, a city which throughout its history has always been … Continue reading
The number of contracts signed during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg in Russia completely refutes the picture of Russia’s economic isolation as 205 deals estimated at $5.4 billion were signed. Let’s look at the numbers closer to get a better overview of the forum. 2015 205 contracts valued at around $5.4 billion vs. 2014 … Continue reading