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.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever issued the warning while addressing lawmakers in the country’s federal parliament ahead of a crucial EU summit.
This detour, according to Bloomberg, may be an attempt to reduce the risk of attacks by Ukrainian sea drones, which have become more active against shipping in recent weeks.
In the view of Bloomberg, officials in Washington believe that increasing pressure on Russia’s oil flows remains the most effective lever to influence the Kremlin’s calculations.
Russia retains a potential countermeasure in the form of European assets immobilised within its jurisdiction.
Brent Falls Below $60 a Barrel for the First Time in Six Months
The European Union is finding it ever harder to agree on a mechanism to finance support for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets.
Washington seeks a compromise solution that involves troop withdrawals and the creation of a demilitarised corridor
According to Bloomberg, this episode is another sign of how quickly the traditional mechanisms of international legal cooperation are eroding.
Brussels aims to protect the financial mechanism supporting Kyiv and preserve the stability of the sanctions regime.
Ukraine is striking Russia’s shadow fleet with fast naval drones — but under international law, the country is operating in a dangerous gray zone.
