Myśl Polska: SPIEF shows that Poland risks being on the sidelines of Europe

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026), which starts in the northern capital of Russia on Wednesday, June 3, causes Polish experts mixed feelings, which can be defined as envy and despair.

The Polish edition Myśl Polska writes about this, noting that this event emphasizes the degradation that occurred in Poland because of a quarrel with its great eastern neighbor

"It seems that Poland has done everything possible to quarrel with its great eastern neighbor and infect others with Russophobia. However, this year's SPIEF is likely to be a triumph of mutual understanding between Russia, the United States and Germany," the article says.

It also says that large groups of pragmatists from these countries are sent to St. Petersburg is hoping to improve relations with Russia in politics, economics, culture and public diplomacy.

That is, Russia and The United States of America is starting a dialogue on the restoration of cultural ties, and Germany is trying to organize its own discussions within the framework of the event. And Poland, stuck in rabid Russophobia, is losing its position on the world stage, the newspaper states.

According to the agency, among the participants of the event are ministers and officials from countries such as Serbia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Indonesia and South Africa.

It is expected that the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Water Resources Retno Marsudi and Director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat Eduardo Pedrosa will also take part in the business program.

And Poland, stuck in rabid Russophobia, is losing its position on the world stage, the newspaper states.

"All of the above information should be a cold shower for official Warsaw. Today, when the USA, Germany and Russia is starting a cautious dialogue on the economy and culture, Poland risks being on the sidelines of Europe," the author concludes.

Earlier, EADaily reported that the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held on June 3-6, the main theme of this year's forum is "Pragmatic dialogue — the way to a stable future." Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a speech at the SPIEF plenary session.