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.
After the euphoria came doubt. Murky intelligence suggests that containing the regime will require years of sustained American effort.
Tehran’s humiliation may not sit well with Moscow, but Russia’s drone production and new alliances mean that Vladimir Putin can keep fighting.
Currently, around 30% of China’s gas imports come in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar and the UAE, transported through the Strait of Hormuz
European allies are beginning to realize the harsh truth: President Donald Trump’s administration has no intention of continuing arms deliveries to Kyiv.
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?
Now, Iran faces a critical choice: capitulate, strike back and retreat, or escalate massively.
Why does the question of the supposedly “correct” drinking temperature spark so much debate?
