October 6, 2019 – Page 6 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US move to weaponize its currency is destroying dollar in international trade – Putin

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Russia never wanted to turn away from the US dollar but American policies have forced it, as well as many other countries, to do so, President Vladimir Putin told participants of the Russian Energy Week … Read More >US move to weaponize its currency is destroying dollar in international trade – Putin

EU

Police Unions Hold ‘National March of Anger’ in Paris – Video

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

According to France’s ‘Movement of Angry Police Officers’ (MPC), 33 police suicides were reported in 2018, while so far this year, more than 50 officers have taken their own lives. … Read More >Police Unions Hold ‘National March of Anger’ in Paris – Video

World

Sweden Revamps ‘World’s Largest Underground Navy Base’ for ‘Fear of Powerful Russian Weapons’

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The Swedish Navy’s triumphant return to its Cold War-era fortress fits the country’s ongoing militarisation pattern, characterised by budget hikes and the return of the draft, coupled with panic-inducing rhetoric. … Read More >Sweden Revamps ‘World’s Largest Underground Navy Base’ for ‘Fear of Powerful Russian Weapons’

Following Flushing of Dollars, Yuan-Based Assets Take Top Spot in Russia’s Massive Forex Cushion

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Russia has steadily built up its foreign exchange and gold reserves in recent years, amassing a hoard of over 2,200 tonnes of bullion, and total foreign exchange reserves worth the equivalent of $529 billion as of September 1. … Read More >Following Flushing of Dollars, Yuan-Based Assets Take Top Spot in Russia’s Massive Forex Cushion

World

Pompeo Says He Asked for Italy’s Support to ‘Confront’ Venezuelan President Maduro

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that he’s asked for Italy’s support in the necessary task of confronting Venezuelan President Maduro. … Read More >Pompeo Says He Asked for Italy’s Support to ‘Confront’ Venezuelan President Maduro

Russia

No Need to Test, Use S-500 Systems in Syria – Russian Defence Ministry

Posted on October 6, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

Earlier, Izvestia, citing sources in the military-industrial complex, reported on the testing of Russia’s S-500 Prometey air defence systems in Syria. … Read More >No Need to Test, Use S-500 Systems in Syria – Russian Defence Ministry

Russia

Made in Russia: Vladimir Putin’s Favourite Ice Cream is Going International

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Vladimir Putin said last year that the ice cream was “the most delicious” in Russia; there is a chance now that the president will be able to have a treat on his overseas visits. … Read More >Made in Russia: Vladimir Putin’s Favourite Ice Cream is Going International

Op-ed

Don’t Close Down Private Schools – Open Them Up to All Children

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The long-overdue decision taken at their Party Conference last week to abolish private schools is a striking example of their newfound radicalism. … Read More >Don’t Close Down Private Schools – Open Them Up to All Children

Russian President Putin Says No Evidence to Blame Iran for Attacks on Saudi Aramco

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani that there was no evidence to blame Iran for the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities. … Read More >Russian President Putin Says No Evidence to Blame Iran for Attacks on Saudi Aramco

EU Threatens to Fight Back if New US Tariffs Over Airbus Subsidies Imposed – Report

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The European Union threatened on Wednesday to retaliate if the US proceeds with slapping tariffs on $7.5 billion worth EU goods. … Read More >EU Threatens to Fight Back if New US Tariffs Over Airbus Subsidies Imposed – Report