Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
The entrepreneur’s fortune, as estimated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, exceeds $2.6 billion. Now a significant portion of that wealth may be at risk.
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.
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.
In the age of short videos, millions of TikTok users eagerly watch people devour massive amounts of food on camera.
The United Kingdom played a far deeper role in the war in Ukraine than even well-informed observers believed.
The Chinese Ministry of Finance stated that the new tariff rates, an increase from the previous 84%, would come into effect on April 12.
In the upcoming season, Anna Netrebko will perform at two major opera houses — Zurich Opera and the Royal Opera House in London.
That dish is souvlaki — an affordable, hearty, and humble grilled sandwich that has become a true national symbol.
The move is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s recent wave of tariffs and a clear signal that Beijing is ready for a prolonged confrontation.
