July 23, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Beijing offers Latin America $1bn loan to help it access China’s coronavirus vaccine

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that China plans to provide a $1 billion loan to make its Covid-19 vaccine accessible for countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. … Read More >Beijing offers Latin America $1bn loan to help it access China’s coronavirus vaccine

Russia

Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

As long-term rivals, Petersburgers will undoubtedly be happy to rub this in the face of Moscow elites: a new study comparing living standards in all Russian regions has found the second city to be the country’s best. … Read More >Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

EU

Switzerland begins militarization process

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Historically neutral country begins to distrust the relevance of international organizations and to worry about its own security. … Read More >Switzerland begins militarization process

Russia’s Far Eastern region boosts gold production despite pandemic

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Gold output in Russia’s Chukotka Autonomous Region has increased by 6.7 percent over the first six months of the year, amounting to more than 11.5 tons. … Read More >Russia’s Far Eastern region boosts gold production despite pandemic

‘The world is going back to a GOLD STANDARD as the US dollar is about to collapse’ – Peter Schiff

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

As the world grapples with Covid-19, precious metals’ prices are pushing higher. Massive moves in gold and silver are coming, according to veteran stockbroker Peter Schiff. … Read More >‘The world is going back to a GOLD STANDARD as the US dollar is about to collapse’ – Peter Schiff

World

War Crimes and War Criminals: Who Will Be Held Accountable?

Posted on July 23, 2020August 17, 2020By Editor

There is something unique about how the United States manipulates the “terrorism” label to avoid being accused of carrying out war crimes. … Read More >War Crimes and War Criminals: Who Will Be Held Accountable?

Health

Russian PM says Moscow has four potential Covid-19 vaccines proven to be safe, insists healthcare system can handle second wave

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Four Russian vaccines which may combat coronavirus have been proven to be safe, with some tests already at their final stage, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told parliament on Wednesday. … Read More >Russian PM says Moscow has four potential Covid-19 vaccines proven to be safe, insists healthcare system can handle second wave

Russia

Show of strength: Russia’s snap ‘combat readiness’ drill involved 150,000 troops, 400 aircraft & 100 ships

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Western pundits often speak of President Vladimir Putin’s fondness for surprise moves – tens of thousands of Russian soldiers could likely confirm that after completing a four-day check of their ability to deploy when called upon. … Read More >Show of strength: Russia’s snap ‘combat readiness’ drill involved 150,000 troops, 400 aircraft & 100 ships

USA

Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Russian journalists covering protests in Portland were attacked, beaten and had their equipment destroyed by US law enforcement officers on Wednesday night as federal agents moved to forcefully disperse a crowd which was besieging a downtown courthouse. … Read More >Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

UK

‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

The ‘Russia Report’ gives us an insight into the dearth of genuine expertise available to British officials on Russia. It also introduces a new style of investigation: Seeking evidence to support predetermined judgements … Read More >‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories