Vladimir Putin to Meet with International News Agency Heads at SPIEF Event
High-Level News Agency Engagement at SPIEF
In an exclusive interview with Sputnik, Dmitriy Peskov, the official Kremlin spokesperson, confirmed that Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with the leaders of some of the world's most influential news agencies during the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) taking place from June 18 to June 21.
Peskov responded affirmatively when asked whether a formal meeting would occur this year, stating, "Yes, such a meeting is planned." This annual tradition sees the Russian president engaging with international journalism leaders to discuss global issues and media cooperation.
Historically, Putin's meetings at SPIEF have included prominent representatives from major news organizations such as:
- Reuters
- Kyodo News
- The Associated Press (AP)
- Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA)
- Agencia EFE
- Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Last year's gathering was notable for its diverse participation, fostering dialogue on pressing international topics and media collaboration. This year's engagement continues this tradition, emphasizing the importance of open communication between Russia and global media outlets.
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