Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
The findings reveal a nation facing economic strain, emotional toll, and shifting views—while many feel unaffected.
At present, experts see no reason for the Kremlin leader to end the war, despite the high costs and heavy losses.
The European Union has encountered pushback in its attempt to turn income from frozen Russian central bank assets into a steady funding source for Ukraine.
The report translates these sums into military equivalents: with such revenues, Russia could acquire up to 9.4 million 152 mm artillery shells (roughly three years at today’s 3 million-per-year output), about 270,000 Shahed-type attack drones, or 2,658 tanks.
Despite political pressure from President Donald Trump directed at key importers — India, Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia — these countries are in no hurry to abandon Russian crude.
The Russian authorities are projecting for 2025 the lowest oil and gas receipts since the 2020 pandemic: softer commodity prices and a stronger ruble are “eating into” budget collections.
The recovery was enabled by government support, settlement workarounds, and a shift from exports to the domestic market.
Ministry cuts GDP, investment, and demand outlooks—paving the way for a 22% VAT and a new low-growth normal.
The most significant changes are as follows: the value-added tax (VAT) will increase from 20% to 22% (the 10% rate for socially important goods is retained).
Kyiv can drive Russia out of Ukraine with Europe’s support, President Donald Trump declared.
Preparation for the annual press conference and call-in show with the president is already underway.
The Lada Aura sedan has landed with a thud: fewer than 800 cars have been sold so far.
