Russian Political and Economic Issues
The Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak opened the event and introduced Mr. Shuvalov.
Russian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh,… read more
Russian Federation Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov spoke about the state of the Russian economy, the upcoming G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, and his country’s efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). He then responded to questions from moderators C. Fred Bergsten and Andrew Kuchins, followed by audience members. Question topics included political corruption in Russia and President’s Obama decision to scrap plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
The Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergei Kislyak opened the event and introduced Mr. Shuvalov. close
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