May 8, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

20 famous photos of the Eastern front during World War II

Posted on May 8, 2020By Editor

The whole essence of the most brutal conflict in history is captured in these stunning photos. … Read More >20 famous photos of the Eastern front during World War II

Russia

#Victory Pages: a new large-scale digital art project about the Great Patriotic War

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

RT has launched a large-scale project devoted to the Great Patriotic War, inviting people to take a fresh look at the events 75 years on, this time through social media and digital art. #СтраницыПобеды (#VictoryPages) offers unique content created by the young and for the young. … Read More >#Victory Pages: a new large-scale digital art project about the Great Patriotic War

Russia

Victory Day karaoke: Russian flashmob invites ANYONE to iconic WWII sing-along in 100+ languages

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

A one-of-the-kind Russian website has enabled anyone to pay vocal tribute to the 75th anniversary … Continue ReadingVictory Day karaoke: Russian flashmob invites ANYONE to iconic WWII sing-along in 100+ languages

World

How people in Europe are helping identify fallen Soviet WWII soldiers

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

The number of Soviet soldiers buried in European countries is estimated in the millions. Locals across the continent are still helping relatives to search for their graves. … Read More >How people in Europe are helping identify fallen Soviet WWII soldiers

‘Situation fragile’: EU says borders should stay closed until June 15 on Covid-19 fears

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

The European Union will likely keep its external borders shut until June 15, after a recommendation from the European Commission to extend the current Covid-19 travel ban by another 30 days. … Read More >‘Situation fragile’: EU says borders should stay closed until June 15 on Covid-19 fears

Russia

Coronavirus ‘doesn’t like heat’ & stops being so infectious at just +30°C – Russian health watchdog

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Hot summer days may finally rid humanity of the Covid-19 scourge as the virus becomes almost non-infectious at air temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Russian consumer watchdog. … Read More >Coronavirus ‘doesn’t like heat’ & stops being so infectious at just +30°C – Russian health watchdog

World

‘Police state’ & bad for IT business: Telegram founder who ditched Russia unloads on the US & life in Silicon Valley

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

High taxes, bad healthcare, police repression, lack of culture, poor education… Telegram founder Pavel Durov wants you to know he really doesn’t like Silicon Valley and thinks living or doing business in the US is a terrible idea. … Read More >‘Police state’ & bad for IT business: Telegram founder who ditched Russia unloads on the US & life in Silicon Valley

Latin America

Venezuela charges two Americans with terrorism and conspiracy over failed mercenary plot

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Venezuela has charged two former US soldiers with terrorism and conspiracy offences for taking part in a botched bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s top prosecutor said on Friday. … Read More >Venezuela charges two Americans with terrorism and conspiracy over failed mercenary plot

World

Georgia recalls envoy from Kiev as its ex-President Saakashvili, a wanted man back home, lands top govt job in Ukraine

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Tbilisi is recalling its ambassador from Kiev for consultations, a day after Ukraine elevated Mikhail Saakashvili, the fugitive ex-president of Georgia who faces embezzlement charges at home, to the head of Ukraine’s reform body. … Read More >Georgia recalls envoy from Kiev as its ex-President Saakashvili, a wanted man back home, lands top govt job in Ukraine

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