Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
The government is now considering tightening control over hundreds of Russian-linked trusts after their managers resigned en masse under pressure from Washington.
American actor and director Clint Eastwood, who recently turned 95, has found himself at the center of an international media scandal.
Speaking to members of the European Parliament on Tuesday, von der Leyen stressed that the EU intends to negotiate from a position of strength.
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.
This was revealed by American businessman and special envoy Steve Witkoff during an episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast, hosted by the former Fox News anchor.
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.
As the Trump administration pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine, Russia is signaling readiness to resume business with American companies.
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.
