Brussels vs. Lukashenko: EU to impose additional sanctions on Minsk, targeting both President and his son, sources tell TASS

The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions against Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko, three months after the country’s controversial election, which the opposition claims was obviously rigged. … Read More >Brussels vs. Lukashenko: EU to impose additional sanctions on Minsk, targeting both President and his son, sources tell TASS

Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman sought to reassure Russians on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic in the country is under control. Meanwhile, a number of cities across the country are bracing for a rise in cases. … Read More >Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

Ethiopian military announces it’s at ‘war’ with Tigray region’s ruling party as government declares emergency – reports

Lawmakers in Addis Ababa have endorsed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s order to send troops to Tigray in order to assert federal control over the northern region, whose officials have declared him illegitimate. … Read More >Ethiopian military announces it’s at ‘war’ with Tigray region’s ruling party as government declares emergency – reports

Covid-19 death toll surpasses 6,000 in Sweden as PM warns situation ‘going in wrong direction quickly’

With five more fatalities on Thursday, Sweden’s Covid death toll has hit 6,002. The country is facing a “serious situation” due to a spike in infections, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said as he himself went into isolation. … Read More >Covid-19 death toll surpasses 6,000 in Sweden as PM warns situation ‘going in wrong direction quickly’

‘Disgraceful’: Turkey slams France over ban on nationalist Grey Wolves group & ‘double standards’ on terrorism

Ankara has lashed out at France over its decision to ban a Turkish nationalist group and accused Emmanuel Macron’s government of “double standards” over its “tolerance of terrorist organizations.” … Read More >‘Disgraceful’: Turkey slams France over ban on nationalist Grey Wolves group & ‘double standards’ on terrorism

Russiagate crumbles, scapegoating has begun, but American left-liberal media isn’t willing to eat crow or halt new Cold War

The Steele dossier has been discredited as based on fabrications, which the alleged source denies and instead blames an employee of the British spy behind the document. So, can we pull the plug on the Russophobia now? … Read More >Russiagate crumbles, scapegoating has begun, but American left-liberal media isn’t willing to eat crow or halt new Cold War