December 23, 2019 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Militants Attempted to Attack Russian Airbase in Syria with Drones – Russian Reconciliation Centre

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

For months, militants have continued their attempts to attack Russian facilities from the Idlib de-escalation zone but Russian air defence systems repelled the attacks, according to Russian defence ministry’s reports. … Read More >Militants Attempted to Attack Russian Airbase in Syria with Drones – Russian Reconciliation Centre

EU

German Association of Energy Industry Defends Nord Stream 2: Pipeline to Ensure Gas Flow to Europe

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Germany and Russia have long said that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a purely economic, not political, project, but despite this, as well as Berlin’s warnings against meddling in Europe’s internal affairs, the US has introduced sanctions against the project, vowing to punish anyone assisting in its construction. … Read More >German Association of Energy Industry Defends Nord Stream 2: Pipeline to Ensure Gas Flow to Europe

Videos: Pentagon Posts, Deletes Footage of US-South Korea Mock Raid of DPRK Facility

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

As the deadline for Washington and Pyongyang’s denuclearization talks draws near, the US Department of Defense has released various images and since-deleted videos of South Korean and US special forces service members … Read More >Videos: Pentagon Posts, Deletes Footage of US-South Korea Mock Raid of DPRK Facility

‘Direct threat to peace’: China raises alarm as US Space Force receives first funding

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

China has condemned the inauguration of the newest branch of the US military, the Space Force, describing its creation as a threat to peace that endangers global stability. … Read More >‘Direct threat to peace’: China raises alarm as US Space Force receives first funding

China’s Huawei to create alternative to Google services in India by year’s end

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Huawei is offering Indian developers cash for playing a part in building its own app service to replace the one developed by Google, as the Chinese company continues to battle against US sanctions. … Read More >China’s Huawei to create alternative to Google services in India by year’s end

Surging Russian stocks continue to drive investor interest despite US sanctions

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Global investors have been returning to Russian assets this year, pouring more money into the country over signs of its strengthening economy. The growth comes despite US sanctions targeting Russia’s financial sector. … Read More >Surging Russian stocks continue to drive investor interest despite US sanctions

US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

Posted on December 23, 2019By Editor

It may be “quite favorable for Russia” to finish the Nord Stream 2 construction by itself, says German business newsletter publisher Dr Eike Hamer, as European companies participating in the project are targeted by US sanctions. … Read More >US sanctions on Russian pipeline is a declaration of ‘economic war’ that will backfire on American business interests

World

https://www.rt.com/news/476684-australian-pm-greta-thunberg-impress/

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Australian PM Scott Morrison dismissed Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s condemnation of his handling of the bushfire “catastrophe,” saying he was prioritizing Australia’s interests over foreigner-friendly PR. … Read More >https://www.rt.com/news/476684-australian-pm-greta-thunberg-impress/

Russia

Russia ready to share all info required by MH17 crash investigators as Netherlands now seeks Moscow’s help

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Moscow is poised to give assistance in the investigation of the crash of flight MH17 in 2014, as it always has been, a Russian EU envoy has assured stakeholders, responding to a call for cooperation by the Dutch foreign minister. … Read More >Russia ready to share all info required by MH17 crash investigators as Netherlands now seeks Moscow’s help

World

‘Baby Yoda vibes’: Aussie firefighters warm hearts with VIRAL pics of rescued koalas

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

Australia’s east coast continues to be ravaged by the bushfires which have plagued the country for several weeks, but out of the doom and gloom have come some heartwarming photos of firefighters rescuing wildlife. … Read More >‘Baby Yoda vibes’: Aussie firefighters warm hearts with VIRAL pics of rescued koalas