Putin's Economic Forum Overshadowed by Ukrainian Drone Strikes as War Continues
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual economic forum in St. Petersburg faced disruption from Ukrainian drone attacks, highlighting the ongoing tensions as the Kremlin leader prepared to address both the war and Russia's economic situation. The forum, sometimes called Putin's version of the World Economic Forum in Davos, typically serves as Russia's premier platform for discussing economic policy and international business relations. While Putin maintains that Russian forces are advancing on the battlefield, Ukrainian officials express confidence that 2024 could bring a turning point in their favor in the conflict that has now stretched into its third year.