Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) this year, according to an announcement made on June 10 by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Putin is also scheduled to participate in a discussion at the forum. The President’s presence at the event underscores its importance as a platform for economic discussions and strategic announcements.

Peskov’s statement, as reported by TASS, confirmed Putin’s participation. The forum is an important event for Russia.