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The article reports that Russia's San Petersburg International Economic Forum has significantly declined in prominence since the invasion of Ukraine, with fewer international figures participating. Despite this, Russia maintains behind-the-scenes diplomatic and economic ties, exemplified by a delegation from Germany's far-right party, AfD, meeting with Gazprom officials to discuss resuming gas supplies and building strong political relations with Russia. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has welcomed such contacts and hinted at the possibility of restarting gas exports via the Nord Stream pipeline, while also threatening increased military actions in Ukraine. The forum highlighted Russia’s ongoing use of gas supplies as a geopolitical tool and revealed attempts to re-engage culturally and politically with Western entities amid broader economic challenges.
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