Russia's elite gather for Putin's pet project — an economic forum in St Petersburg

NPR | By Charles Maynes

Published June 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM CDT

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Charles Maynes

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