Russia and the United States will play a friendly ice hockey match in Moscow on July 1 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence. The announcement was made by AmCham Russia President Robert Agee at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Robert Agee, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Russia, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that the majority of American companies operating in Russia feel good and continue their work. He noted that while payment and logistics issues persist, they have eased compared to previous times.
Robert Agee, President and CEO of AmCham Russia, believes many US companies will return to Russia post-conflict due to ongoing sanctions. He spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), themed 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.'
US businesses in Russia have not experienced any relaxation of sanctions pressure, despite President Trump's stated desire to improve relations with Moscow, according to AmCham Russia CEO Robert Agee. He believes sanctions will persist until the conflict ends.
AmCham Russia President Robert Agee stated that American businesses agree with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call to restore business ties with Russia. The comments were made at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Robert Agee, President and CEO of AmCham Russia, expressed hope that the upcoming second summit between US and Russian presidents will lead to improved bilateral relations and a potential easing of sanctions. He spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Robert Agee, head of the American Chamber of Commerce, stated that Rodney Mims Cook Jr.'s attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is a positive sign of President Trump's desire to improve US-Russia relations.
Robert Agee, President and CEO of AmCham Russia, stated that most American companies continue to operate successfully in Russia, contrary to a common misunderstanding that major brands have all departed. He highlighted the pharmaceutical sector as an example during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia has urged the US government to grant several banks licenses to use dollars in payments to Russian companies. AmCham Russia head Robert Agee said American businesses hope sanctions will be lifted as they hinder trade, while warning that Russian companies are already finding alternatives like stablecoins.
Robert Agee, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, says more US companies will participate in the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum than three years ago, though participation remains lower than five years ago. Agee noted businesses are still cautious and said a commercial dialogue between Russia and America will take place, along with discussions on rebuilding cultural ties.
