Day: April 24, 2021

Categories Russia

Jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny announces end to hunger strike after seeing private doctors ahead of unauthorized protests

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Prominent anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny has told supporters that he will call an end to a weeks-long hunger strike, after prison officials arranged for him to be examined by private doctors for his back and leg pain. … Read More >Jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny announces end to hunger strike after seeing private doctors ahead of unauthorized protests

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Security forces make arrests as protesters take to streets of cities across Russia in support of jailed opposition figure Navalny

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Protests have begun in Moscow, hours after cities in the east of Russia saw similar rallies. The crowds, smaller than expected by organizers, are demanding the release of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, jailed since January. … Read More >Security forces make arrests as protesters take to streets of cities across Russia in support of jailed opposition figure Navalny

Categories Shows

Guilty verdicts, never-ending war & Hollywood loses its grip

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Activism, justice and accountability led to a guilty verdict in the George Floyd murder trial. Troops may be leaving Afghanistan but the bombs will continue to drop. Illinois becomes the first US state to extend health insurance for postpartum mothers. Gen Z is rejecting Hollywood movies and television in favor of interactive entertainment. … Read More >Guilty verdicts, never-ending war & Hollywood loses its grip

Categories Middle East

Netanyahu ‘Dragging Feet’ on Palestinian Polls, Fears Losing His Seat, Senior PLO Official Claims

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Mahmoud Abbas has repeatedly stated that no vote will be possible without the participation of East Jerusalem residents. But with only one and a half months left until Palestinians go to the polls, the issue of the disputed city has not been resolved yet, with Israel remaining silent on whether it will allow those elections. … Read More >Netanyahu ‘Dragging Feet’ on Palestinian Polls, Fears Losing His Seat, Senior PLO Official Claims

Categories Shows

Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we first speak to Sir Tony Brenton, the former UK ambassador to Russia. He discusses Boris Johnson’s decision to send UK warships to the Black Sea, Russia’s recent military build-up near the Ukrainian border for military exercises which have since concluded, Alexey Navalny’s imprisonment in Russia and his history of racist comments in the past, whether conflict between the US, NATO and its allies v Russia and China can be avoided, and much more … Read More >Is conflict between the US & its allies v Russia & China inevitable? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

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Putin announces new emission quotas & corporate responsibility for environmental damage as Russia begins to get tough on polluters

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Russia must adapt its industries to climate change and establish strict controls in the fight against harmful emissions. That’s according to President Vladimir Putin, who said that companies must be punished for causing damage. … Read More >Putin announces new emission quotas & corporate responsibility for environmental damage as Russia begins to get tough on polluters

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Life beyond Nord Stream 2? As demand for natural gas skyrockets in booming China, Russia says it’s ready to meet Beijing’s needs

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China’s fast-growing economy has an insatiable need for natural gas, and Russia is ready to heavily ramp up its cross-border supplies. That’s according to Viktor Zubkov, the chairman of Russian energy giant Gazprom. … Read More >Life beyond Nord Stream 2? As demand for natural gas skyrockets in booming China, Russia says it’s ready to meet Beijing’s needs

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Navalny already seen by four doctors & not at serious risk, Russian human rights chief says as activist’s allies protest jailing

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Russia’s human rights commissioner has announced that imprisoned opposition activist Alexey Navalny is receiving medical care during his hunger strike behind bars, and there are no serious concerns over his treatment at present. … Read More >Navalny already seen by four doctors & not at serious risk, Russian human rights chief says as activist’s allies protest jailing

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Putin promises ‘asymmetrical’ response to any threats made against Russia, promises those provoking Moscow will come to regret it

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a stern warning to anyone threatening the national security of Russia, telling officials that those responsible will “regret their actions like they have never regretted anything before.” … Read More >Putin promises ‘asymmetrical’ response to any threats made against Russia, promises those provoking Moscow will come to regret it