January 27, 2021 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Minors as young as nine lured into Navalny’s illegal demonstrations, says ombudsperson

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Unauthorized protests backing detained Russian blogger Alexey Navalny were held in Moscow and other major Russian cities on January 23 … Read More >Minors as young as nine lured into Navalny’s illegal demonstrations, says ombudsperson

India starts licensing production of the Russian AK-203

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

India is about to launch licensed production of Russian Kalashnikov’s AK-203 assault rifles. The manufacturing process will be conducted at a plant in Korva (Uttar Pradesh). … Read More >India starts licensing production of the Russian AK-203

EU

Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Anti-lockdown riots have broken out for the third consecutive night in the Netherlands, with fires lit, police vehicles burned, and windows smashed. Police have vowed to crack down on the lawlessness. … Read More >Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

Russia

Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

A woman who ended up in hospital after being kicked in the stomach by a riot cop during protests in St. Petersburg on Saturday says forgiving her offender was a mistake and she only did it due to confusion and her soft nature. … Read More >Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

USA

Pro-Trump ‘WalkAway’ campaign founder Brandon Straka arrested by FBI on federal charges linked to Capitol riot

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Brandon Straka, founder of a campaign encouraging Democrats to flee their party, has been arrested on three federal charges over his alleged role in the Capitol Hill riot, after the FBI followed up on a tip from a relative. … Read More >Pro-Trump ‘WalkAway’ campaign founder Brandon Straka arrested by FBI on federal charges linked to Capitol riot