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.
Despite public statements from the White House denying involvement, the true picture behind the scenes is far more complex.
The military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, has so far included at least six waves of airstrikes — with more expected.
Following Israel’s airstrike on Iranian territory, global markets have been thrown into turmoil.
Israel has launched a large-scale strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, ignoring persistent appeals from President Donald Trump to avoid military escalation.
Amid rising German defense expenditures and a growing emphasis on military deterrence, a serious conflict is brewing within the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
The confrontation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump over the unrest in Los Angeles is rapidly spiraling into a full-blown political crisis.
After several years of active involvement in combat operations alongside government forces, the mercenaries declared that they had “fulfilled their mission” and were “returning home.”
Not long ago, they appeared in public like a “father and son” — and now they’re openly trading insults, accusations, and threats.
While official Moscow continues to project an image of unity and resilience, behind the scenes, disturbing and strikingly candid assessments are emerging.
Economists believe that signs of easing inflation are creating room for the start of a monetary policy easing cycle.
