EconomyWestern sanctions only heighten interest in business contacts with Russia, Kremlin aide says
Western sanctions have increased business representatives’ interest in networking at major international events in Russia, Kremlin aide and Eastern Economic Forum organizing committee executive secretary Anton Kobyakov said. He said executives and company representatives from more than 100 countries can meet counterparts at industry events. The 2026 forum is scheduled for September 1–4 in Vladivostok.
Western sanctions only heighten interest in business contacts with Russia, Kremlin aide says