January 4, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Does the Fuhrer of the “Opposition” Have a Problem With the Russian Language?

Posted on January 4, 2021January 31, 2021By Editor

Of course, I understand that being in a foreign language environment for several months can leave some imprint on the speech characteristics of behavior. But not to such an extent?! … Read More >Does the Fuhrer of the “Opposition” Have a Problem With the Russian Language?

Russia

Putin opens door to ‘vaccine passports’ for international travel as growing number of Russians get Covid-19 jab

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

The Russian government will consider developing and distributing new documents for those who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, in an effort to cut risks associated with international travel. … Read More >Putin opens door to ‘vaccine passports’ for international travel as growing number of Russians get Covid-19 jab

Russia

Not tonight, Mike! Moscow mocks Pompeo, comparing him to Napoleon after bizarre ‘Russia, Russia, Russia’ tweet salvo

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

Throughout its long history, Russia has faced a variety of tough challenges – including wars, famines and revolutions – but now, according to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, his boss Donald Trump may be added to that list. … Read More >Not tonight, Mike! Moscow mocks Pompeo, comparing him to Napoleon after bizarre ‘Russia, Russia, Russia’ tweet salvo

World

Head of Ukrainian doctors’ group accuses government of ‘lying’ over refusal to register Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

A row in Kiev over the government’s decision not to register a Russian-made coronavirus jab has worsened, with one of the country’s most senior doctors saying officials are not being straight about the reasons behind the move. … Read More >Head of Ukrainian doctors’ group accuses government of ‘lying’ over refusal to register Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

World

Needling each other: Ukrainian politicians face off over rejection of Russian-made Sputnik V as country’s Covid-19 crisis worsens

Posted on January 4, 2021By Editor

Parliamentarians and government officials in Kiev have traded blows in a fresh row over the country’s refusal to register a Russian coronavirus vaccine, despite Ukraine facing challenges in accessing UK and US made formulas. … Read More >Needling each other: Ukrainian politicians face off over rejection of Russian-made Sputnik V as country’s Covid-19 crisis worsens

Seoul dispatches anti-piracy unit to Persian Gulf after South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

The South Korean Defense Ministry has said that it will send its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit, normally based in the Gulf of Aden, along with helicopters to the Persian Gulf where a South Korean vessel was seized by Iran. … Read More >Seoul dispatches anti-piracy unit to Persian Gulf after South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker for ‘oil pollution’ in Persian Gulf

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has confirmed detaining a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The ship had earlier been spotted off-course in the country’s waters. … Read More >Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker for ‘oil pollution’ in Persian Gulf

USS Nimitz remains in Persian Gulf ‘due to Iran threats against Trump,’ Pentagon announces days after sending warship home

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

Just three days after announcing that the USS Nimitz was leaving the Persian Gulf, the Pentagon has reversed the decision, saying the warship would remain in the Middle East due to Iranian ‘threats’ against President Donald Trump. … Read More >USS Nimitz remains in Persian Gulf ‘due to Iran threats against Trump,’ Pentagon announces days after sending warship home

Tokyo faces state of emergency over coronavirus case surge as Japan prepares to host Olympics

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

Tokyo could soon be placed in a state of emergency over a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, even as the Japanese capital gears up to host the Olympics. … Read More >Tokyo faces state of emergency over coronavirus case surge as Japan prepares to host Olympics

EU

Anti-Muslim Polish duo plotted to ‘BOMB MOSQUE’ and ‘POISON’ people after writing Breivik-like manifesto against Islam

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021By Editor

State prosecutors in Poland charged two men with conspiring to attack a mosque with explosives. The suspects are also accused of planning poisonings, while one wrote a manifesto on the need to “exterminate religious groups.” … Read More >Anti-Muslim Polish duo plotted to ‘BOMB MOSQUE’ and ‘POISON’ people after writing Breivik-like manifesto against Islam