Russia

Putin’s Annual Cash-Grab Party Is Already a Big, Sad Mess

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Putin’s aides are scrambling for excuses to explain the pathetic guest list at Russia’s premier economic forum, which kicked off on Wednesday.

Shannon Vavra
Shannon Vavra 

National Security Reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin
(Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)
Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

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