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.
Pope Francis often spoke openly about death, expressing a calm and thoughtful view of life’s end.
A viral TikTok trend featuring a unique chocolate bar from Dubai has caused a global pistachio shortage and sent prices for the beloved nut skyrocketing.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a high-profile statement while commenting on the results of his trip to Paris.
The Western bank faced pressure to exit the business, but the withdrawal was complicated by a legal process.
Glavprodukt, a canned food manufacturer, was seized in October 2024. It is the only American company in Russia to be officially expropriated and transferred to state control.
Although official Jakarta categorically denies it, the very fact of such negotiations has sparked a wave of concern in Australia.
This week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in the French capital to discuss pathways toward a peace agreement.
Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina is not just a masterpiece of Russian musical tradition, but also a powerful political metaphor.
The Russian ruble has unexpectedly become the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, surpassing even the traditional safe haven — gold.
North Korea is actively strengthening its navy — and, according to analysts, is doing so with Russia’s support.
