- Vladimir Putin is likely to call for the normalization of ties between Russia and the EU today at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
- The event, often called "the Russian Davos," will be attended by representatives of 600 Russian and some 500 foreign companies from 60 countries.
- Among the VIPs is European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who will discuss a number of key issues with Putin and speak at the conference.
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