St Petersburg
Coverage of St Petersburg in the Nexus archive.
- The Guardian view on Ukraine and the prospects of peace: time to ramp up the pressure on Putin | Editorial
Russia’s 'spring offensive' is failing, and Ukraine's drones have targeted Moscow and other cities. Europe is urged to strengthen support for President Zelenskyy amid Putin's refusal to engage in peace talks and insistence on annexing Donbas.
- ‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses Russia's loss of military initiative and recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets like St. Petersburg and Crimea. He also mentions sharing drone warfare experience with the West and briefly references Donald Trump and King Charles.
- Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor reported that Putin's flagship economic forum in Russia was overshadowed by Ukrainian drone attacks on St Petersburg.
- Moment Kyiv launches devastating drone attack on St Petersburg as Zelensky warns Putin he will punish 'injustice against Ukraine'
Kyiv launched a drone attack on St Petersburg. Zelensky warned Putin he will punish 'injustice against Ukraine'.
- Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Ukrainian drones targeted St Petersburg in an attack Russia has labeled 'unprecedented'. The city's governor urged residents to remain indoors for the first time since the war began.
- Ukraine launches 'large-scale' drone strike on St Petersburg
Ukraine conducted a 'large-scale' drone strike on St Petersburg. President Zelenskyy shared a video showing explosions and drones at an unspecified location.
- Ukraine launches drone blitz on St Petersburg after Putin snubs Zelensky's call for face-to-face talks to end war
Ukraine launched a drone attack on St Petersburg following Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to engage in face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war. The escalation comes after diplomatic efforts stalled due to Putin's rejection of direct negotiations.
- Ukraine attacks St Petersburg as Russia hosts its own ‘Davos’
Ukraine conducted air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg late Tuesday. The attacks occurred as Russia hosted its own version of the Davos event.
- Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says
Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia are causing panic for the Kremlin, according to EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, who noted increased Russian attacks against Kyiv. The strikes targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg during a conference hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
The St Petersburg forum, an economic outreach event by Putin, was preceded by a Ukrainian drone strike targeting energy facilities near the city. The attack occurred hours before the forum's start.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Ukrainian drones struck oil storage facilities near St Petersburg as Vladimir Putin was set to address his flagship economic forum. The attack occurred days before the event's start.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Ukrainian long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near St Petersburg as Vladimir Putin was set to address his flagship economic forum. The attack occurred days before the event's opening.
- Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Putin’s forum gets under way
Ukraine struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's forum began, following Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg hours before the city's economic forum, where Vladimir Putin is scheduled to speak. Russian air defenses failed to intercept the drones, resulting in explosions and black smoke at an oil terminal.
- Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as Russia’s flagship economic forum opens
Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg during the opening of Russia's St Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is attended by 20,000 guests from 130 countries. The attacks occurred a day after a barrage of Russian missiles.
- Ukraine blitzes St Petersburg oil port ahead of 'Russia's Davos' hosted by Putin in the city as tide of war continues to turn Kyiv's way
Ukraine conducted an attack on St. Petersburg's oil port ahead of a high-profile event hosted by Putin in the city. The article suggests the ongoing war is shifting in Ukraine's favor.