Drones Turn Putin’s St. Petersburg Forum Into DISASTER

Ukraine struck deep into St. Petersburg just as Vladimir Putin opened his showcase economic forum. Smoke near Russia’s second city undercut the image of strength Moscow wanted to sell to investors, loyalists, and foreign guests. Oil terminals, naval assets, fuel shortages, battlefield losses, and recruitment gaps now point to the same problem. Each new Ukrainian strike makes Putin spend more, hide more, and explain why Russia keeps paying higher costs for smaller results. Putin’s forum was supposed to prove that Russia could absorb sanctions, war, and isolation without breaking. Instead, St. Petersburg became another sign that Moscow’s economy, military, and political narrative are running out of room. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: Ukraine Strikes Putin's Showcase In St. Petersburg 01:22 - Bunker Blindness: Putin Evades True Russian Disasters 03:01 - Toxic Math: Russia Trades Troops For Defeat 05:10 - Refining Crisis: Ukraine Cripples Russian Oil Production 06:38 - Coupon Economy: Gas Rationing Spreads Across Russia 09:59 - Pension Looting: Putin Funds Russia's Deficit 12:53 - War Apex: Ukraine Halts Russian Territorial Advances 14:46 - Kremlin Snakes: Putin Buys Foreign Influencers 👏 Become a Channel Member:    / @jasonjaysmart   ⚡⚡Connect with Jason for real-time analysis & verified updates: Substack: https://jasonjaysmart.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZHxXDQ... Tiktok:   / jasonjsmart   X (Twitter): https://x.com/OfficeJJSmart Facebook Personal:   / jasonjaysmart   Facebook Professional:   / officejjsmart   LinkedIn:   / jasonjaysmart   Mastodon: https://defenseofliberty.social/@Offi... BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/JJSmart.bsky... YouTube:    / @jasonjaysmart   Website: https://JasonJaySmart.com Dr. Jason Jay Smart, also known as Jason Smart and Jason J Smart, is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. In 2010, he was banned for life by the Kremlin for supporting Russia’s democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin. #ukrainewar #russia #putin