August 2022 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Ukraine strikes chemical plant – DPR

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022By Editor

Rocket strikes caused an electrical fire at the factory in Gorlovka, mayor says. … Read More >Ukraine strikes chemical plant – DPR

Business

Coca-Cola reluctant to leave Russia

Posted on August 29, 2022By Editor

The US soft-drink maker will change its iconic name and remain on the market. … Read More >Coca-Cola reluctant to leave Russia

Business

South Korea seals nuclear deal with Russia

Posted on August 29, 2022By Editor

Seoul insists the agreement doesn’t contradict US sanctions policy. … Read More >South Korea seals nuclear deal with Russia

Journalism & Mass media

Which Post-Soviet Economies Have Grown the Most Since 1990?

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022By Editor

In 1990, the Soviet Union was the second largest economy in the world. The new states that emerged on its ashes pursued various economic policies to various effects. Thirty years later, most countries were better off with two notable exceptions: Ukraine and Georgia. … Read More >Which Post-Soviet Economies Have Grown the Most Since 1990?

Assange files appeal against US extradition

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022By Editor

Lawyers tell a UK court the WikiLeaks co-founder is being “punished for his political opinions”. … Read More >Assange files appeal against US extradition

Videos

America’s Afghan Playbook In Ukraine? Biden Arms Ukraine In Proxy War Against Putin’s Russia

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022By Editor

As the Ukrainian war moves east in Donbas, the US is sending arms worth $800 million to Ukraine. However, this time the US is sending offensive weapons tailored for the conventional war in Donbas. But the move has not gone down well with Russia which has protested US’ arms supply to Ukraine. … Read More >America’s Afghan Playbook In Ukraine? Biden Arms Ukraine In Proxy War Against Putin’s Russia

World

Ukraine following US blueprint to fight Russia – CNN

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022By Editor

The plan envisages not just the military, but also civilians taking part in “total defense,” former military commanders say. … Read More >Ukraine following US blueprint to fight Russia – CNN

World

Ukraine may come to regret ‘de-Russification’– Politico

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022By Editor

It needs a cool-headed examination as about a quarter of the country’s population identify as Russian speakers, the outlet writes. … Read More >Ukraine may come to regret ‘de-Russification’– Politico

Journalism & Mass media

The Futility of Dialogue With Idiots & Liars

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022By Editor

The entire crisis could have been avoided with much less loss of life if the NATO powers had responded to Russia’s long-held security concerns. … Read More >The Futility of Dialogue With Idiots & Liars

Videos

Who assassinated Darya Dugina?

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022By Editor

Moscow-based analyst Mark Sleboda joins Max Blumenthal to discuss the car bomb assassination of Daria Dugina and the targeting of her father, the political philosopher Alexander Dugin. Sleboda details the media campaign that led up to the killing and assesses whether the attribution of blame by Russian security services to a Ukrainian agent is indeed correct. … Read More >Who assassinated Darya Dugina?

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