Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
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Notable Quotes
"It's not the author of the letter I need to respond to, but our soldiers on the frontline…I say to them: keep at it, brothers!"
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"I can only respond in the words of our president. He said this situation must be resolved soon."
— Alexander Zhukov , Politician
"As our president says, our enemies, unfortunately, are trying to hurt us."
— Vasily Anokhin , Politician
"Interest rates are a bit too high."
— Kirill Dmitriev , Executive
Key People
Alexander Zhukov is the deputy speaker of the Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament.
Kirill Dmitriev is President Putin's special envoy on foreign investment.
Vasily Anokhin is the governor of Smolensk region in Russia.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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