December 2019 – Page 8 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia & Ukraine to drop reciprocal claims and lift asset seizures as part of new gas transit agreement

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Transit of Russian gas by Ukraine will be carried out on mutually beneficial and acceptable conditions for both parties, according to Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak. … Read More >Russia & Ukraine to drop reciprocal claims and lift asset seizures as part of new gas transit agreement

Russia

Avangard, Russia’s advanced hypersonic glider, enters military service

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

The advanced Russian nuclear hypersonic glider entered combat service on Friday with the first regiment of Avangard-armed missiles now operational, the defense minister reported. … Read More >Avangard, Russia’s advanced hypersonic glider, enters military service

Asia & Pacific

Indian police release VIDEO of people brandishing GUNS during protests against citizenship law

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Indian police say new CCTV footage serves as clear evidence that protesters were firing at officers during the unrest sparked by the Citizenship Amendment Act, recently adopted into law. … Read More >Indian police release VIDEO of people brandishing GUNS during protests against citizenship law

World

12 killed, dozens injured after Bek Air jet with up to 100 people on board crashes in Kazakhstan

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

A Fokker 100 passenger jet belonging to Bek Air airline lost altitude and crashed into a two-story building during take-off from Almaty International Airport, local authorities have confirmed. … Read More >12 killed, dozens injured after Bek Air jet with up to 100 people on board crashes in Kazakhstan

World

UN Secretary General ‘deeply concerned’ over US visa delays for Russian diplomats – spokesman

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has been alarmed by Washington delaying the visa application process for Russian officials, his spokesman told TASS, a day after the Russian Foreign Ministry slammed Guterres for inaction. … Read More >UN Secretary General ‘deeply concerned’ over US visa delays for Russian diplomats – spokesman

Latin America

Embassy row: Mexico to appeal to International Court of Justice over Bolivia’s coup govt ‘harassing’ its diplomats in La Paz

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Mexico has vowed to take Bolivia to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its “harassment” of the country’s diplomats. The spat follows Mexico’s decision to grant asylum to the ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales. … Read More >Embassy row: Mexico to appeal to International Court of Justice over Bolivia’s coup govt ‘harassing’ its diplomats in La Paz

Why let Christmas stop the fight? French pension strikers march into fourth week of protests (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

French workers objecting to President Macron’s pension reforms are marching in Paris again. The strike that disrupted Christmas travel plans and cost hundreds of millions has now reached its fourth week. … Read More >Why let Christmas stop the fight? French pension strikers march into fourth week of protests (VIDEOS)

Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – December 26, 2019

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

Guest host John Huddy talks about the “saber-rattling” naval drills by China, Iran and Russia with former US diplomat Jim Jatras. What message does this send to Washington and how will the US respond? In breaking news, Benjamin Netanyahu has just won the election to stay in charge of his Likud party. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – December 26, 2019

Business

Extra-territorial US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 bringing Russia & Europe closer together – economy minister

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

Cooperation between Russia and Europe is growing, and pressure from the US just gives more impetus for further development of those ties, says Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin. … Read More >Extra-territorial US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 bringing Russia & Europe closer together – economy minister

Business

Syria taps Russian firms to develop offshore oil deposits in Mediterranean

Posted on December 26, 2019December 26, 2019By Editor

Syria’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem told Sputnik news agency that two agreements have been signed with Russian companies to develop two deposits in the country’s territorial waters. … Read More >Syria taps Russian firms to develop offshore oil deposits in Mediterranean

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