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.
Since early 2022, amid the war in Ukraine and the wave of sanctions, many assumed Russian tourism in Europe would grind to a halt. However, reality proved otherwise.
The United States has put forward what it calls a “very explicit proposal” to both Ukraine and Russia aimed at resolving the war.
This statement was made during a recent meeting in St. Petersburg with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy appointed by Donald Trump’s team.
However, the Kremlin has shown no urgency in reaching a peace agreement, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington.
An unexpected question has arisen — could Vladimir Putin also attend? While Italy recognizes the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Vatican does not.
Russia’s “Easter truce” on the Ukrainian front, declared by President Vladimir Putin, has sparked mixed reactions in Kyiv and the West.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a high-profile statement while commenting on the results of his trip to Paris.
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.
