But the mercenary chief then continued to move around Russia and abroad as if nothing had happened, at the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg last month – and making a video appearance, which appeared to have been filmed in Africa – a few days ago.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230824-prigozhin-s-death-show-of-strength-or-admission-of-weakness-for-putin

Climate First Bank is based in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Source: https://themoderatevoice.com/one-of-the-most-jaw-dropping-moments-in-my-lifetime/

FILE PHOTO: Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2023.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/central-africa-vote-in-referendum-could-extend-touaderas-rule/article_1d406401-94ee-590f-b311-4e7e220c11e6.html

He had also served in the Legislative Assembly of Saint Petersburg and the Russian State Duma in Moscow.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1136050/new-russia-skating-president

Like Shesterkin, the Rangers’ leading scorer Artemi Panarin played in the SKA Saint Petersburg system in Russia, and now chases NHL hardware for the Rangers.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/12/14/ducks-latest-setback-features-unexplainable-blunder/

Russian billionaire and businessman, Concord catering company owner Yevgeny Prigozhin attends a meeting with foreign investors at Konstantin Palace June 16, 2016 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/mercenary-warlords-troops-terrorize-russia-after-ukraine-service-could-get-away-with-anything-2023-04-23.html

Russian city Saint Petersburg was originally due to stage this year’s men’s World Championship before being stripped of the rights last year in response to the war in Ukraine.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1136018/russia-belarus-ice-hockey-remain-banned

Russian President Vladimir Putin, African leaders and heads of delegations attend a plenary meeting at the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg on July 28, 2023.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/russia-carefully-examining-african-proposals-to-end-ukraine-conflict-putin/

“The delivery of goods from Saint Petersburg (in Russia) to Mumbai (in India) will take about 10 days, compared to the journey through traditional trade routes that takes 30 to 45 days.”

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/iran-russia-ink-deal-on-huge-transport-network/

The “PMC Wagner Centre”, associated with Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, with its logo and sign removed (top) on July 1, and the same place on June 24, in Saint Petersburg.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/putin-s-chef-no-more-kremlin-cuts-ties-with-wagner-chief-s-catering-company-20230702-p5dl54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The war in Ukraine has undoubtedly triggered many of the responses observed in Saint Petersburg, but they have been in the making for some time.

Source: https://www.newdawnmagazine.com/articles/major-geopolitical-changes-now-underway

United Russia launched a commemorative boat in Saint Petersburg in July and has now also redecorated a public bus with the project logo.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1140831/united-russia-za-sambo