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.
A heated debate has erupted in German politics over the possible resumption of Russian gas imports via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Trump’s remarks were a clear expression of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments warn that the Russian military may face critical shortages of manpower and equipment by 2025.
A Russian cargo plane has been stuck in Canada for three years. The government wants to hand it over to Ukraine, but Russia and the airline are protesting.
Beneath the gilded ceiling of the Berlin State Opera, the chords of Verdi fill the air. On stage, Anna Netrebko — one of the world’s most renowned opera singers — performs the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore.
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors found common ground — particularly on the issue of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
This move is intended to prevent any joint efforts by Moscow and Washington to revive the gas routes.
Instead, the Kremlin is focused on technical-level discussions that began recently in Istanbul and are expected to continue there.
America Stalls on Russia Sanctions — Out of Fear of Trump and in the Name of Future Business Interests
Bitcoin has once again taken center stage in global finance, soaring to a historic high of $109,500.
