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Putin faces Ukrainian drone threat and stagnating economy at ‘Russian Davos’

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to deliver a speech at a flagship annual economic forum Friday, days after Ukrainian drone strikes rocked the host city St. Petersburg. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Putin has previously used the International Economic Forum, … Read more

Ukraine hits St. Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway

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The broader Leningrad region, which includes St. Petersburg, also came under attack, with Russian air defenses intercepting 50 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko. Moscow was also targeted, with air defenses downing 13 drones approaching the capital, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram. The Ukrainian drone attack came a day after Russia … Read more