Ever since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, nearly all of western nations have been working to marginalize Russia by imposing sanctions and transferring away from dependence on Russian oil. This week NATO introduced most member nations would dramatically improve protection spending, a transfer they mentioned was meant to counter threats posed by Russia.
However Russia is keen to indicate it nonetheless has many companions across the globe and quash speak of a potential financial recession at residence. Our correspondent takes us to a world convention in Saint Petersburg the place the Russian authorities is placing it is best face ahead.