Thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, adding a dramatic backdrop as the Kremlin hosted international delegates for an economic event often referred to as Russia’s own Davos.
On June 3, 2026, mere hours before the opening of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s prominent economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg, the region experienced a series of drone attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces. The incident served as a vivid reminder of ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.
The forum still managed to attract significant international figures. Among the attending guests was Rodney Mims Cook Jr., known for his involvement with President Donald Trump’s project for a new White House ballroom. The attack did not deter the event’s proceedings, with those attending navigating the tense atmosphere.
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