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Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St. Petersburg as 'Putin's Davos' begins

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukraine struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Russia's international economic forum began.
  • The timing of the attack is seen as deliberate, coinciding with the start of "Putin's Davos."
  • The forum is expected to attract around 20,000 participants, including high-profile international figures.

Ukraine launched an attack on an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky. The strike occurred as the city prepared to host the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), an event often described as "Putin's Davos."

Military analyst Jörgen Elfving suggested the timing of the attack was no coincidence, strategically aligning with the forum's commencement. SPIEF is anticipated to draw approximately 20,000 attendees from various countries, including notable figures such as China's Vice President Han Zheng and Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is also scheduled to participate in the forum and is expected to deliver a key address on Friday. The forum serves as a platform for Russia to engage with international partners and showcase its economic and political standing amidst ongoing global tensions.

The timing is no coincidence.

— Jörgen ElfvingMilitary analyst Jörgen Elfving commenting on the timing of the Ukrainian attack on St. Petersburg.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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