SPIEF
Coverage of SPIEF in the Nexus archive.
- Cracks in Russia’s Economy Shine Through at SPIEF
At Russia's main business event SPIEF, top executives and officials indicated growing concerns about the economy's condition, with references to 'cracks' in its stability.
- Satellite Imagery Confirms Ukrainian Drones Did Big Damage During Putin Conference
Ukrainian drones caused significant damage to St. Petersburg’s oil terminal and set the corvette Boykiy ablaze in Kronstadt drydock on June 3, during the SPIEF conference. Satellite imagery confirmed the attacks, but Russian state media downplayed the strikes, emphasizing the conference’s attendance and Russia’s global role.
- Russian Central Bank Chief Skips SPIEF After Calling In Sick
Elvira Nabiullina, the Russian Central Bank Chief, skipped the SPIEF economic forum, citing illness, but a source revealed she attended the funeral of her adviser Alexei Mozhin. The information was provided by a source to Vedomosti.
- St. Petersburg Economic Forum Opens Under Shadow of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The St. Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF), a major business and investment event dubbed the 'Russian Davos,' is opening amid the backdrop of Ukrainian drone strikes. Approximately 20,000 attendees from 130 countries are expected to participate.