Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Her trip, organized at the invitation of the celebrated Russian actor and director Vladimir Mashkov, became a notable event for Russia’s cultural and political elite.
In Germany, a debate has flared up again — one that may seem comical to outsiders, but for Germans touches on questions of culinary honor and cultural identity.
Women are given €10 vouchers to help them get home safely after dark.
The shift in President Donald Trump’s rhetoric toward Vladimir Putin came as a surprise to everyone who had been closely following his politics.
Russia has intensified its strikes on mobilization centers in Ukraine, targeting a weak link in the country’s defense system — compulsory conscription.
Pressure is mounting on President Trump as the Justice Department now claims there are no new findings in the Epstein investigation.
Since the spring of 2025, obtaining a full picture of Russia’s demographic situation has become nearly impossible.
The decision to resume arms deliveries, made by Trump on July 7th, came as a complete surprise both to America’s allies and to the Department of Defense itself.
Meetings scheduled in the coming days between U.S. and Ukrainian officials could lead to the resumption of weapons deliveries.
This issue was discussed during a phone call between Zelensky and President Donald Trump.
The management of one of the world’s most prestigious theatres has officially reminded the public that attire must match the solemn and elegant atmosphere of the venue.
Russian authorities are investigating yet another incident—already the sixth this year—involving an explosion on a ship operating in Russian ports.
