Kremlin aide urges Russians not to wait for sanctions to be lifted: ‘The world as it was won’t come back’

Maxim Oreshkin, a key aide to the Kremlin, told Russians at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum that they shouldn't expect sanctions to be lifted anytime soon, emphasizing that the global landscape has fundamentally changed. He called for a shift from a defensive stance to a proactive approach, highlighting the need for Russia to adapt and innovate rather than relying on past economic models. This call to action underscores the broader implications of geopolitical shifts and the necessity for Russia to embrace a new economic reality.