Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg as city hosts economic forum
Ukraine launched another wave of drone strikes deep inside Russia on Saturday, targeting areas near St. Petersburg for the second time this week as the city hosted the final day of Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum.
TL;DR
- Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Krasnodar region.
- The strikes occurred during the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's offer for direct talks and a comprehensive ceasefire.
- Putin also criticized Zelensky's public image, referencing comments made by Donald Trump.
- Ukraine's foreign minister suggested Putin's refusal of talks indicates Moscow's weakening position.