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.
Known for its finicky growing conditions and high price — sometimes reaching €20 per kilo — it’s long been a symbol of seasonal elegance.
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, a turning point may be emerging in the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
This move is part of Meta’s broader initiative to enhance online safety for teenagers.
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 United States has put forward what it calls a “very explicit proposal” to both Ukraine and Russia aimed at resolving the war.
This statement was made during a recent meeting in St. Petersburg with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy appointed by Donald Trump’s team.
However, the Kremlin has shown no urgency in reaching a peace agreement, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington.
Russia’s “Easter truce” on the Ukrainian front, declared by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked mixed reactions in Kyiv and the West.
The Catholic Church stands at the threshold of a historic turning point — a new conclave that may become the most global and least Eurocentric in modern history.
Pope Francis often spoke openly about death, expressing a calm and thoughtful view of life’s end.
