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 most successful in challenging restrictions were former executives of state banks and businesspeople who had completely severed ties with Russia.
This battle will not be fought through direct military engagement but through political subversion and economic maneuvering.
Trump, Putin, and Zelensky Officially Announce the Start of a Peace Process in Ukraine: What Comes Next?
Since 2023, the ministry has consistently front-loaded substantial budget outlays at the start of the year, diverging from previous spending patterns.
Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Russia’s Chechen Republic, has yet to return from Dubai after traveling there to celebrate the start of 2025.
The situation has deteriorated further since the onset of the war in Ukraine, highlighting deep-rooted mental and nervous disorders within Russian society.
Russian banks have experienced a dramatic decline in their physical gold reserves, which now stand at a mere 38 tonnes.
Russian travel giants OneTwoTrip and Yandex Travel are reporting an unprecedented surge in hotel bookings across Europe’s most popular destinations.
Russia recorded near-record oil and gas revenues in January 2025, defying the impact of new sanctions and rising shipping costs.
Russian corporations withdraw mobilization exemptions, increasing workforce vulnerability to conscription and fueling Putin’s military buildup.
