epa13015206 Participants walk past a large screen showing an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), in St. Petersburg, Russia, 04 June 2026. The 29th SPIEF runs from 03 to 06 June 2026. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

epa13015202 US Conservative influencer Candace Owens attends the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), in St. Petersburg, Russia, 04 June 2026. The 29th SPIEF runs from 03 to 06 June 2026. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

epa13015156 Participants attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), in St. Petersburg, Russia, 04 June 2026. The 29th SPIEF runs from 03 to 06 June 2026. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV

epa13013630 Participants attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg, Russia, 03 June 2026. The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum runs from 03 to 06 June 2026. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV