Inside Putin's Davos: Candace Owens, war, and more
As Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Saturday — often dubbed “Russia’s Davos” — Ukraine launched another series of long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting areas near St. Petersburg, hundreds of miles from the front lines of the war.
TL;DR
- Ukraine launched long-range strikes near St. Petersburg during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- President Putin dismissed direct peace talks with Ukraine and praised Russian troops.
- American attendees included Candace Owens, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., and Steven Seagal.
- Putin highlighted Russia's economic resilience and the growing influence of the BRICS bloc.
- Economists warn of strains on Russia's wartime economy, with civilian stagnation alongside military production.
- Candace Owens stated that Russians and Americans are grappling with the same issues.
- Putin exchanged remarks with Rodney Mims Cook Jr., relaying greetings from Donald Trump, and mocked President Zelensky.
- Ukrainian officials framed the strikes as part of an effort to pressure Moscow and stated that Putin's refusal to meet Zelensky showed a weakening Russian position.