Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a major speech on Thursday, September 3, at the Eastern Economic Forum in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok.
Presidential aide Yury Ushakov announced the upcoming address, telling state news agency RIA Novosti that the plenary session featuring the Russian leader will serve as the central event of the four-day gathering.
The plenary session will bring together high-ranking foreign delegates from across the region. Attendees include Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Myanmar First Vice President U Nyo Saw, and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang of the State Council.
Ushakov said the Russian president would address issues of major importance during his speech. He added that Putin will hold conversations with all participants of the plenary session prior to taking the stage.
Kremlin advisor Anton Kobyakov also commented on the planned presentation, stating that Putin's speech will focus primarily on improving the living standards and social well-being of residents in the Russian Far East.
Regional Focus and Asian Trade
The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum is taking place from September 1 to September 4 under the official theme "The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People."
Established by presidential decree in 2015, the annual forum serves as Moscow's flagship platform to attract foreign investment, showcase industrial projects, and expand economic ties across the Asia-Pacific region.
Host city Vladivostok is the administrative center of Primorsky Krai and the largest Russian port on the Pacific Ocean. Situated near Russia's borders with China and North Korea, the city acts as the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway and a critical commercial hub for trade with East Asia.
The delegation of foreign dignitaries reflects Russia's ongoing effort to deepen economic cooperation with Asian partners. China remains Russia's largest trading partner, while Indonesia represents the biggest economy in Southeast Asia and Mongolia shares a long land border with Russia.
Security Concerns and Mobilisation
Putin arrived in Vladivostok for the summit after completing an official visit to neighboring Kyrgyzstan, a member of regional economic and security alliances in Central Asia.
While speaking to reporters in Kyrgyzstan prior to his flight, Putin responded to several pressing security matters. The Russian leader commented on threats made by Ukraine against Russian civil aviation and addressed public discussion surrounding a potential military mobilisation in Russia.
The Eastern Economic Forum will run through Friday, September 4, featuring further bilateral meetings, panel sessions, and regional development discussions.
