A discussion focused on Putin's leadership and geopolitical issues takes place in Shanghai, involving Margarita Simonyan and academic peers.

The entities involved

• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Mon 17:01
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05
• Margarita Simonyan →

  Russian journalist

  Nothing else this week.

• Shanghai →

  provincial-level municipality in China

  • The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place in Shanghai, demonstrating how skills drive global development and prosperity.Mon 16:25
  • The9 Limited, headquartered in Shanghai, operates in North America and Eastern Europe.Mon 11:44

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