St. Petersburg, Jun 16 It costs nothing for Russia to destroy any building in the center of Kiev, but it does not do this for some reasons, President Vladimir Putin said at the SPIEF plenary meeting.
Earlier, he noted that attacks on the Belgorod region, on the Kremlin are an attempt to provoke Russia into serious retaliatory actions.
«Listen, if we destroyed five Patriot complexes near Kiev, then why should we destroy any building and structure in the center of Kiev? There are no such restrictions. We do not do this for a number of reasons,» Putin said.
He also answered the clarifying question of the session moderator, American political scientist Dmitry Simes, that there are many such reasons, and he will tell him later, but not publicly.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) takes place on June 14-17. is the media partner and host photo agency of the forum.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a long speech at the SPIEF plenary session on the development of Russia and its plans. The head of state called the course towards the openness of the economy an important principle. «We have not turned onto the path of self-isolation,» he said.Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a long speech at the SPIEF plenary session on the development of Russia and its plans. The head of state called the course towards the openness of the economy an important principle. «We have not turned onto the path of self-isolation,» he said.
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The guest country of this SPIEF is the United Arab Emirates. A high-ranking delegation came to the forum in St. Petersburg.
The guest country of this SPIEF is the United Arab Emirates. A high-ranking delegation came to the forum in St. Petersburg.
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Still recently, one could hear panicky statements about the prospects for the Russian economy, but in fact, thousands of companies demonstrate a significant increase in sales. This was discussed at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».Until recently, one could hear panicky statements about the prospects for the Russian economy, but in fact, thousands of companies are demonstrating a significant increase in sales. This was discussed at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».
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CEO, Chairman of the Board of JSC "National Payment Card System" Vladimir Komlev at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».
CEO, Chairman of the Board of JSC National Payment Card System Vladimir Komlev at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».
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Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl presented a new G.O.R.K.I center at SPIEF 2023, which will study problems of economic development of Russia.
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Executive Director of Russian Len LLC Valery Misharin and First Vice President, Financial Director of Rostelecom Sergey Anokhin signed a cooperation agreement.
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Before the plenary session, Vladimir Putin met with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of SPIEF. They toured the stands of the exhibition and held tête-à-tête negotiations.
Before the plenary session, Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of SPIEF with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They examined the stands of the exhibition and held talks face-to-face.
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The forum presented the results of the National rating of the state of the investment climate in the regions of Russia, which is compiled every year by ASI and leading business associations. The first place was taken by Moscow, the second by Tatarstan, and the third place was taken by the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Tyumen regions. >The forum presented the results of the National rating of the state of the investment climate in the regions of Russia, which is compiled every year by ASI and leading business associations. The first place was taken by Moscow, the second by Tatarstan, and the third place was taken by the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Tyumen regions.
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Russia and Armenia signed a roadmap on the sidelines of SPIEF on expanding cooperation in the field of tourism. Armenia signed a roadmap on the sidelines of the SPIEF on expanding cooperation in the field of tourism.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a long speech at the SPIEF plenary session on the development of Russia and its plans. The head of state called the course towards the openness of the economy an important principle. «We have not turned onto the path of self-isolation,» he said.
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The guest country of this SPIEF is the United Arab Emirates. A high-ranking delegation came to the forum in St. Petersburg.
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Still recently, one could hear panicky statements about the prospects for the Russian economy, but in fact, thousands of companies demonstrate a significant increase in sales. This was discussed at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».
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General Director, Chairman of the Board of JSC "National System of Payment Cards" Vladimir Komlev at the session «Domestic Brands — New Opportunities for Growth».
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Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl presented a new G.O.R.K.I center at SPIEF 2023, which will study the problems of Russia's economic development.
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Executive Director of Russian Len LLC Valery Misharin and First Vice President, Financial Director of Rostelecom Sergey Anokhin signed a cooperation agreement.
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Before the plenary session, Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of SPIEF with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They examined the stands of the exhibition and held tête-à-tête negotiations.
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At the forum, they presented the results of the National rating of the state of the investment climate in the regions of Russia, which is compiled every year by ASI and leading business associations. Moscow took first place, Tatarstan second, and Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Tyumen regions took third place.
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Russia and Armenia signed a roadmap on the sidelines of SPIEF on expanding cooperation in the field of tourism .
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