Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Silicon Valley’s tech giants now find themselves in a situation where old approaches are no longer working, and China is rewriting the rules.
Politicians fear that a hasty agreement would weaken Ukraine, strengthen the Kremlin’s position and undermine NATO unity.
Despite mounting concerns over a looming global recession, the president made his stance clear: “there’s no turning back.”
In the early stages, the strategy worked — Trump showed interest. But his interest quickly turned into pressure.
The unexpected remark came just one day after Trump’s administration introduced sweeping new trade measures, including a 34% tariff on Chinese goods.
These steps could fracture alliances and destabilize global financial markets.
The market reaction was swift: following Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, oil prices plummeted sharply on Wednesday evening.
Kirill Dmitriev’s visit symbolizes not only an attempt to “reset” relations but also a search for pragmatic dialogue with the incoming U.S. administration.
While the world focuses on wars, sanctions, and the global economy, the White House is quietly working on a project to acquire Greenland.
Kirill Dmitriev, a key Russian negotiator and close ally of Vladimir Putin, is traveling to Washington for the first time since the war in Ukraine began. And this is not just a diplomatic visit.
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.
