"We stand for a just world order"

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, June 18, holds a traditional meeting with the heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). During the event, which takes place in the "questions and answers" format, the Russian leader, as always, touches on key issues of Russia's domestic and foreign policy. The main quotes of the president are in the Izvestia article.

About initiatives that can change the world for the better, which are promoted by Russia

Our official agenda has been announced [in the topic of SPIEF 2025]. We do not set ambitious goals for ourselves in order to influence the global agenda and change something. The forum has been held since the 90s and is gradually growing and gaining popularity.

More and more partners are coming to us, the very fact of negotiations and signing of a large number of contracts in today's difficult conditions...

The goal, apart from the formally stated agenda, is to look for ways to overcome existing difficulties together. And thus indirectly influence the state of affairs in the global economy.

We stand for a just world order, for the WTO rules to be respected, and not to change depending on the situation. We are against trade wars.

The material is updated online.