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.
When planning a trip on a budget, we often rely on so-called universal hacks: “book flights on Tuesdays,” “travel during the shoulder season,” “do everything yourself to save money,” and so on.
Washington has certified a license to export defense equipment and related services worth at least $50 million.
How global trade geography is shifting after the start of the war in Ukraine: why the Middle Corridor has become a battleground between Turkey, China, the EU and Russia.
The ceasefire will begin on May 8 and end on May 10, and the Kremlin has said it expects Ukraine to adhere to it as well. Ukraine is pushing for a full ceasefire.
After several years of steady growth, Russia’s economy is rapidly slowing down.
These comments contrast sharply with statements made by Zelensky just a few days earlier.
High inflation, mounting pressure on the ruble, and growing geopolitical risks: why the Bank of Russia is in no hurry to cut interest rates.
Amid the storm of debate in the United States over Donald Trump’s proposed “peace plan” to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin is projecting an image of calm.
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.
