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.
Since early 2022, amid the war in Ukraine and the wave of sanctions, many assumed Russian tourism in Europe would grind to a halt. However, reality proved otherwise.
The first official trip of the Russian leader to the US in almost two decades coincides with the threat of new sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that on August 15 he will hold talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
As Bloomberg reports, American and Russian representatives are already coordinating the territorial parameters of a potential agreement ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
This marks a shift in global oil trade as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on India over its purchases of Russian oil.
Der Spiegel: Trump seeks to play the lead role in resolving the war in Ukraine—both as a showman and a negotiator.
In the summer of 2025, a new wave of repressive legislation came into force in Russia, marking a dangerous turning point in the state’s control over the internet.
After two years of record profits showcasing the resilience of Russia’s wartime economy, the country’s banking sector is showing signs of overheating.
Selective cooperation with Russia in the Arctic could help the U.S. maintain regional stability, support Nordic allies, and counter China’s growing influence.
Amid the sharp escalation in rhetoric between U.S. President Donald Trump and Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, the Kremlin issued a notably restrained statement.
In response to provocative statements made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russian borders.
