St. Petersburg Economic Forum Opens Amid Drone Attacks and Uncertainty

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Russia's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, often dubbed Russia's Davos, commences today under the dual pressures of Ukrainian drone attacks and increasing economic instability.

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Russia's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, often dubbed Russia's Davos, commences today under the dual pressures of Ukrainian drone attacks and increasing economic instability.

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