Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Neither side involved in the Ukrainian conflict or negotiations has a definitive vision of what a final agreement might entail.
Politicians fear that a hasty agreement would weaken Ukraine, strengthen the Kremlin’s position and undermine NATO unity.
The phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin did not result in a comprehensive ceasefire, but Moscow appears to have achieved what Putin wanted.
The conversation, which took place on March 18 and lasted over two hours, concluded with a partial agreement.
However, Moscow has set a crucial condition: a suspension of all arms deliveries to Ukraine during the truce.
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.
This decision comes just one day before a scheduled conversation between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential 30-day ceasefire.
“Such a conversation is being prepared for Tuesday,” Peskov told reporters on Monday, as reported by Interfax.
He made this statement during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening.
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.
Official U.S.-Ukraine statement outlining key steps toward peace, including the resumption of military aid, intelligence sharing, and a proposed ceasefire.
Nord Stream’s revival is back in discussion amid rumors of a controlling stake transfer in Nord Stream 2 AG to U.S. investors.
