The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opened, while multiple regions in Russia were attacked by Ukrainian drones; Germany, the United States, and other countries attended the forum to discus

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opens, as Ukrainian drones make a timely appearance

Last night and early this morning, Ukrainian drones launched attacks on Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Leningrad Oblast. During their flight toward Moscow, 20 drones were shot down at 2 a.m.; another 30 were intercepted over Leningrad Oblast. Local residents have shared footage showing strikes on oil terminal facilities. Pulkovo Airport has implemented restrictions on flights.

On June 3, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum commenced. Donald Trump has appointed Rodney Cook, Chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, as the American representative to attend the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Cook will participate in the special session titled “Russia and the U.S.: Civilizational Dialogue.” Additionally, the U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce and the Russian Exhibition Foundation will host a Russia-U.S. Business Dialogue to discuss prospects for cooperation between enterprises of both countries and potential collaborative projects.

Germany will attend the specialized business meeting on “Russia-Germany Economic Cooperation,” exploring opportunities for economic collaboration and high-tech sector partnerships under current circumstances. Ulrich Zingel, a member of the Bavarian branch of Germany’s Alternative Party, stated that Germany’s participation sends an important signal regarding the future prospects of economic cooperation between Russia and Germany.

China hopes to deepen multilateral cooperation and enhance mutual trust through this edition of the St. Petersburg Forum, promoting the construction of a more just and equitable global governance system. Saudi Arabia plans to discuss cross-border energy projects and practical technology implementation with Russia, expanding cooperation in pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and logistics. Iran, meanwhile, will negotiate bilateral economic and trade cooperation issues with Russia, focusing on fuel supply and sales, metallurgy, and petrochemical product trade.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866953760926720/

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