Diplomats – Page 5 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Beijing has summoned the British ambassador to China, Caroline Wilson, over an article she penned about the Chinese government’s alleged misrepresentation of the international media, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. … Read More >China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

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Italian ambassador killed in attack on UN peacekeepers in DR Congo

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

An Italian diplomat and a police officer were killed while traveling as part of a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. … Read More >Italian ambassador killed in attack on UN peacekeepers in DR Congo

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After Russia booted out 3 EU diplomats, Moscow’s man in Brussels say it’s ‘hard to imagine’ his staff attending protests abroad

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

After three diplomats were kicked out of Russia for taking part in rallies in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, Moscow’s representative to the EU believes it’s unimaginable that Russian officials would do the same. … Read More >After Russia booted out 3 EU diplomats, Moscow’s man in Brussels say it’s ‘hard to imagine’ his staff attending protests abroad

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EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021By Editor

Hand-wringing over Alexey Navalny is but an excuse to target Russia, and the EU should not lecture anyone about human rights when it turns its back on Julian Assange and other cases closer to home, Irish MEP Clare Daly told RT. … Read More >EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT

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Germany, Poland, & Sweden expel Russian diplomats in reciprocal move after EU officials accused of meddling in Moscow’s affairs

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021By Editor

Berlin, Warsaw, and Stockholm have each declared one Russian diplomat persona non grata in a coordinated response to Moscow revoking the credentials of their embassy staff over supposed participation in illegal opposition rallies. … Read More >Germany, Poland, & Sweden expel Russian diplomats in reciprocal move after EU officials accused of meddling in Moscow’s affairs

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After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021By Editor

It might have been smiles all round when Josep Borrell visited Russia last week but, facing criticism for his friendly stance and calls for his resignation, the EU’s top diplomat is now pushing for tough measures against Moscow. … Read More >After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

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EU’s Moscow staff given permission to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab as bloc struggles to obtain vaccine supplies at home

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021By Editor

Brussels will allow diplomatic staff based in Russia to roll up their sleeve for the country’s coronavirus vaccine, after data published in the Lancet medical journal proved the formula was effective in more than nine in 10 cases. … Read More >EU’s Moscow staff given permission to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab as bloc struggles to obtain vaccine supplies at home

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Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021By Editor

Moscow has revoked the credentials of three officials from EU nations, over claims they took part in unauthorized rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, local media reported on Friday. … Read More >Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

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Russia Expels Three EU Diplomats For Participating in Unauthorised Rallies

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The diplomats took part in unauthorised rallies to support Russian jailed blogger Alexei Navalny whose suspended sentence was replaced with three-and-a-half years in prison. … Read More >Russia Expels Three EU Diplomats For Participating in Unauthorised Rallies

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Which 16 Countries Sent Diplomats To Navalny’s Trial?

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

I have a good friend who is on a completely different “side of the barricades”, so to speak. I am a statesman, he is a liberal and an oppositionist. … Read More >Which 16 Countries Sent Diplomats To Navalny’s Trial?