Russia's elite gather for Putin's pet project — an economic forum in St Petersburg

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The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — Russia's answer to Davos — opened last week under the shadow of Ukrainian drone attacks and growing economic uncertainty.…

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — Russia's answer to Davos — opened last week under the shadow of Ukrainian drone attacks and growing economic uncertainty.…

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