Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
At present, experts see no reason for the Kremlin leader to end the war, despite the high costs and heavy losses.
Officially, 89-year-old Salman remains the monarch. However, his public activity has nearly ceased, and updates on his health have become rare.
The European Union has approved a new, 18th round of sanctions against Russia, once again focusing on Moscow’s key sources of income — the energy sector and oil exports.
The law introduces fines of around $65 for the “deliberate search for knowingly extremist materials,” including cases where users access such content via VPNs or other circumvention tools.
For the first time in many months, Russia’s economy is showing tangible signs of easing inflation — potentially marking a turning point in the central bank’s prolonged campaign of tight monetary policy.
As Russia’s foreign trade increasingly shifts to ruble settlements, the inflow of foreign currency into the country is steadily drying up.
This marked one of the most significant episodes in the escalation of tensions between Tel Aviv and the new Syrian government.
The much-troubled vessel, plagued by accidents and failures for over three decades, is now likely to be decommissioned and scrapped.
Zelensky has announced the largest government reshuffle to date. Critics of the Ukrainian president fear a further centralization of power.
China has issued a sharp rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump following his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on countries that continue trading with Russia.
The market remains relatively calm for now, as traders believe the 50-day deadline set by Trump reduces the risk of immediate consequences for supply flows.
In recent months, Serbia’s foreign policy has become a serious irritant for the Kremlin.
