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.
The Western bank faced pressure to exit the business, but the withdrawal was complicated by a legal process.
Glavprodukt, a canned food manufacturer, was seized in October 2024. It is the only American company in Russia to be officially expropriated and transferred to state control.
Although official Jakarta categorically denies it, the very fact of such negotiations has sparked a wave of concern in Australia.
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.
