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Putin Unveils Bioeconomy Plans at Future Technologies Forum

2/26/2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to advance bioeconomy at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow.
He proposed joint BRICS projects to boost the bioeconomy and address climate change and food shortages.
Putin highlighted biotechnology and artificial intelligence as key tools to boost research and advance industrial sovereignty and equitable access.
Researchers noted that artificial intelligence has accelerated drug development, and the forum drew 1,700 participants from 37 countries.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to advance bioeconomy at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow.
He proposed joint BRICS projects to boost the bioeconomy and address climate change and food shortages.
Putin highlighted biotechnology and artificial intelligence as key tools to boost research and advance industrial sovereignty and equitable access.
Researchers noted that artificial intelligence has accelerated drug development, and the forum drew 1,700 participants from 37 countries.