Ukraine also struck a Russian warship at a naval facility near St. Petersburg as guests flocked to the city for Russia's flagship economic forum.

By Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "Russian Davos" on Wednesday as the Kremlin grapples with stalled growth and a confrontation with the West over the Ukraine war.

During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Putin addressed key issues regarding the Iran conflict, emphasizing Russia's support for Iran's right to a peaceful nuclear program. ,

U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, unveiled his “Board of Peace” for Gaza, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scolded European allies.

Donald Trump’s favorite architect is in Russia parading designs for the president’s D.C. vanity projects at Vladimir Putin’s knockoff version of Davos. Rodney Mims Cook Jr., whom Trump appointed as chair of the Commission of Fine Arts last January,

The U.S. official overseeing President Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project led an official delegation to Russia’s premier economic forum, underscoring the president’s outreach to Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates the war against Ukraine.

Russia is currently hosting its annual economic forum in St. Petersburg. The high-profile event, also known as “Putin’s Davos,” traditionally focuses on global trade and financial policy. This year, the gathering has drawn a unique group of Western commentators and former actors.

"If India wants to be a true global superpower, the world should remember Indians for its excellence, consideration and respect for others," Goenka said.