- 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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