Putin claims allies will not flee, but who believes this fire has turned the forum into a courtroom of witnesses?

Putin: Those Who Cooperate with Russia Would Not Flee at the Last Minute

President Vladimir Putin of Russia stated that individuals collaborating with Russia would not retreat out of fear. He pointed to the previous edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (ПМЭФ) as evidence—during which Kyiv attempted an attack on St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, September 25 — TASS

President Vladimir Putin told reporters that those who cooperate with Russia would not flee due to fear. He cited the prior St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as proof—when Ukrainian authorities attempted an assault on St. Petersburg, setting fire to a so-called coal terminal in the port area. The intent, he said, was to intimidate certain parties, either Russians or their guests. Yet those engaging in cooperation with Russia were not deterred. No one fled. The forum was completed as planned.

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