Russia May Hold Latin America Forum
Russia may hold a separate forum with Latin American countries in the future, following a request and amid heightened interest after the attempted kidnapping of Venezuela's president, according to a Kremlin advisor.
Consensus
- Russia may hold a separate forum with countries of Latin America in the future.
- A request for such a forum has been received by Russia.
- The idea was mentioned by Russian presidential advisor Anton Kobyaakov during the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF).
- The forum is considered in the context of increased interest following the attempted kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- Russia also plans to hold a summit with Africa and a forum with Arab countries.
- The Eastern Economic Forum 2026 had over 9,300 participants, including 1,200 media representatives and 2,000 exhibitors from 78 countries, including 18 unfriendly states.
- A total of 318 agreements were signed during the forum, amounting to nearly 7 trillion rubles (excluding confidential commercial agreements).
Points of divergence
- Kobyaakov said it is difficult to say when the forum can be organized. — vedomosti
- The attempted kidnapping of Maduro was described as a challenge from the US to Latin America, and the resulting regional outrage has affected dialogue with Russia. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia may hold a separate forum with Latin American countries — Ведомости
- Russia may in the future hold a separate forum with Latin American countries, there is a request for this. — ТАСС (Telegram)