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.
Neither side involved in the Ukrainian conflict or negotiations has a definitive vision of what a final agreement might entail.
European allies are beginning to realize the harsh truth: President Donald Trump’s administration has no intention of continuing arms deliveries to Kyiv.
According to NZZ, a decision from the Federal Council (Bundesrat) is expected soon and could be made before the government’s summer break.
Europe has the money and artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities — such as operational intelligence and air defense — will be difficult to replace.
The British government is considering filing a lawsuit against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
This move is part of a broader strategy by Kyiv aimed at restructuring its debt obligations amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Ukrainian forces have delivered a painful blow to the reputation of the Russian military: deep behind enemy lines, thousands of kilometers from the front, strategic aircraft were destroyed.
On June 2, Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet for a new round of peace negotiations in Istanbul—talks that could prove decisive in the context of ongoing war.
The targets included the Belaya Air Base in Eastern Siberia — a remote but crucial hub for Russia’s strategic aviation.
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, retired General Keith Kellogg, acknowledged that Moscow’s concerns about NATO expansion are justified.
The leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland position themselves as the leading force behind Europe’s mobilization in support of Kyiv.
