FILE - In this July 2, 2015 file photo, Russian metals magnate Oleg Deripaska attends Independence Day celebrations at Spaso House, the residence of the American Ambassador, in Moscow, Russia. (Alexander Zemlianichenko, File/Associated Press)MOSCOW — The Kremlin welcomed Monday the decision by the World Economic Forum to renew invitations for three high-profiled Russians after an initial snub. The Russian government then said it would boycott the event if it fails to lift restrictions on the attendance of Russian businessmen. Russia’s respected online publication The Bell reported Monday that WEF organizers came forward with several pre-conditions for the sanctioned visitors. A WEF official didn’t immediately respond to an email request seeking an elaboration.

Source: Washington Post December 17, 2018 12:04 UTC