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 governments of Israel and the United States have likely violated international law with their attack on Iran. It seems no one cares — not even the Chancellor of Germany.
The U.S. declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran — but true peace remains elusive
Once again, Europe finds itself a powerless bystander, sidelined from events it hoped to shape.
The fate of Iran’s nuclear programme may hinge on one urgent question: where is the 400kg of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade?
Why does the question of the supposedly “correct” drinking temperature spark so much debate?
Pavel Durov, the elusive founder of the messaging platform Telegram and a staunch advocate for privacy and personal freedom, made a striking revelation in an interview with the French magazine Le Point.
His remarks come amid rising tensions in the region and growing speculation about possible direct U.S. involvement in Israel’s military campaign against Tehran.
According to NZZ, a decision from the Federal Council (Bundesrat) is expected soon and could be made before the government’s summer break.
For years, the Gulf states had been carefully building diplomatic bridges toward Iran. But Israel’s sudden airstrike shattered this fragile balance and dragged their Arab neighbors into the most dangerous confrontation in decades.
The leader of China’s ruling party and state, Xi Jinping, warns against escalation and offers China the role of mediator in the pursuit of peace.
