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.
Ukraine is becoming the staging area for a new paradigm: machine-led conflict.
The New York Times investigation reveals the extent of American involvement in the war against Russia — and the internal divisions that undermined Ukraine’s gains.
The United States is reportedly seeking a far-reaching new agreement to secure control over Ukraine’s most valuable natural resources.
Nearly identical US statements on talks with Russia and Ukraine reveal high-stakes diplomacy, focusing on ceasefire terms and infrastructure protections in the Black Sea conflict.
Washington aims to expand the scope of the deal to include potential U.S. involvement in the management of Ukrainian facilities, including nuclear power plants.
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.
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.
Official U.S.-Ukraine statement outlining key steps toward peace, including the resumption of military aid, intelligence sharing, and a proposed ceasefire.
The intelligence cut-off could severely hinder Kyiv’s ability to track and strike Russian forces effectively.
Trump stated in February that Ukraine would not regain Russian-seized territories and should abandon hopes for security guarantees or NATO membership.
