The Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin. Archival photoMOSCOW, 20 Jun. The International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg showed that Western attempts to isolate Russia have failed, writes the German edition Jungle Welt. He drew attention to the decision of a number of companies from Turkey, China, India and many other countries to attend the forum, despite the risk of sanctions. It, according to the author, is based on their desire to find an alternative to the Western world. «Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has been negotiating the expansion of Indian-Russian pharmaceutical cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the further intensification of mutual trade, which is still flourishing, despite conflict and sanctions,” emphasized the author of the article Jorg Kronauer, noting that isolation looks different. According to him, many countries continue to look for a way to end transatlantic dominance. “Russia can make a significant contribution both economically and politically; this prompts the vast majority of countries to abandon any restrictions against Russia,» the publication summed up. After the start of a special military operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine, Western countries stepped up sanctions pressure on Moscow. Restrictive measures mainly affected the banking sector and the sphere of high-tech products. Calls to abandon Russian energy sources have become louder. fuel, electricity and food prices in the United States itself. There, inflation in May accelerated to 8.6 percent, the highest since December 1981, and the cost of gasoline on June 10 rose above $5 per gallon for the first time in history. Amid falling ratings, President Joe Biden continues to blame Russia for what is happening. Thus, he stated that the States «have never seen anything like Putin's tax on food and gasoline at once.» Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian leader noted that such statements are intended for those «who cannot read and write.» He also noted that the actions of the US itself have led to the current spike in energy prices.
