Russia-Ukraine war takes center stage at Davos World Economic Forum
28 May 2022 |
5:16 pm
For the first time in its over 50-year history, the annual gathering in the Swiss resort town is taking place against the backdrop of a major war in Europe. But that's not the only thing which sets this year's WEF apart.
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