Russia's elite convened at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, projecting an optimistic image despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event serves as a platform to showcase the nation's economic resilience.

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on. <p>At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5847010" />