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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Arpan Rai and James C. Reynolds

Putin’s ‘Russian Davos’ attacked by Ukrainian drones as St Petersburg oil port targeted

  • Ukraine launched a significant attack on a St Petersburg oil port, just before a major economic forum hosted by Vladimir Putin .
  • The St Petersburg International Economic Forum, running from 3 to 6 June, is themed around economic growth and aims to boost Russia's economy.
  • Discussions at the forum are expected to cover strategies such as labour redistribution and the promotion of AI-powered digital platforms.
  • Vladimir Putin is scheduled to deliver his keynote speech on Friday, with presidents from Uzbekistan and Tanzania, China's vice president, and Saudi Arabia's energy minister also attending.
  • Notable attendees include a prominent right-wing US influencer, a serving US official, and a German retail billionaire.

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