#Putin attempted to introduce his children and the children of other senior Russian officials to the public sphere at #SPIEF, likely to set conditions for them to eventually assume high-profile and powerful roles in the Russian government.

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1799482012442800204.html

#Russia’s Isolation on Show at Economic Forum.

While guests from 136 countries are expected to attend #SPIEF this year, according to #Putin aide Yury #Ushakov, prominent Western attendees are notably absent. The highest-ranking guests are the Bolivian and Zimbabwean presidents and the Hungarian foreign minister.

A delegation from the #Taliban is also set to attend, despite the organization being formally banned in Russia.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/06/05/taliban-brics-and-family-values-russias-isolation-on-show-at-economic-forum-a85317