Schepp, the chairman of the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce, stated that the West should not cede Russia’s vast market and resources to Asia permanently, particularly in anticipation of a potential ceasefire. Notable attendees include Dürr, a dairy producer associated with EkoNiva, and Bruch, the long-serving CEO of Globus Holding, alongside several politicians from the AfD. Prior to the onset of the conflict, Germany was Russia’s largest European trading partner; however, trade volume has plummeted to below ten billion euros due to Western sanctions.