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 conversation, which took place on March 18 and lasted over two hours, concluded with a partial agreement.
Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire terms.
However, Moscow has set a crucial condition: a suspension of all arms deliveries to Ukraine during the truce.
Such a move would bring Trump’s policy closer to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long insisted that Crimea is an integral part of Russia.
This decision comes just one day before a scheduled conversation between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential 30-day ceasefire.
“Such a conversation is being prepared for Tuesday,” Peskov told reporters on Monday, as reported by Interfax.
He made this statement during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening.
Russia has intensified its rhetoric against the United Kingdom, placing London at the center of an international conflict.
Putin stated that Russia is open to a ceasefire but only if it leads to long-term peace, rather than serving as a temporary pause for Ukraine’s military.
According to officials in Moscow and military bloggers on both sides, Kiev forces have begun retreating, ceding ground to Russian forces.
