Ushakov announced the arrival of many foreign guests in Russia in the near future.

Many foreign guests are expected to arrive in Russia in the near future, including to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters on May 14.

"In the near future, we will receive many guests, including at the SPIEF," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

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SPIEF 2025 will be held from 18 to 21 June 2025. The Roscongress Foundation announced on April 23 that over 92 countries and territories had confirmed their participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum two months before the event. This figure is 5% higher than last year's figure for the same period.