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 unexpected proposal was warmly received by Kyiv and marked a new phase in international efforts to resolve the ongoing war.
While the situation remains highly unstable, this diplomatic momentum is being viewed as one of the most hopeful developments in the conflict in the past three years.
The election of the new pontiff, Leo XIV, has sparked a wave of patriotic enthusiasm in the United States, especially in Chicago, where he spent his formative years.
He believes the current situation in the energy market could play a decisive role in ending the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
Washington has certified a license to export defense equipment and related services worth at least $50 million.
These comments contrast sharply with statements made by Zelensky just a few days earlier.
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, a turning point may be emerging in the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The United States has put forward what it calls a “very explicit proposal” to both Ukraine and Russia aimed at resolving the war.
This statement was made during a recent meeting in St. Petersburg with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy appointed by Donald Trump’s team.
However, the Kremlin has shown no urgency in reaching a peace agreement, despite growing diplomatic pressure from Washington.
