Falling incomes, rising unemployment, but no disasters
Putin’s speech at the 2021 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, in brief Speaking at the 2021 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 4, President Vladimir Putin sang the praises of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, addressed rising unemployment and falling incomes in Russia, and denied claims that Russia isn’t concerned about climate change. Meduza summarizes his speech, in brief. The global economy is recovering, but there are risks to general security.