Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 25th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg on Friday, June 17.
The annual forum brings together the heads of international organisations, well-known public figures, leading academics, experts, and the media. It has been held since 1997.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will also attend the session.
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping will participate with a video message. | Live Ruptly
