On Wednesday, they met at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as smoke from Ukrainian drone attacks rose across the city.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Xinhua News Agency chief Fu Hua on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg on June 4, 2026.
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By Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
June 4, 2026 11:04 PM ET
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