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Heating up in the Pacific? Tokyo should launch naval blockade of disputed Russian Kuril Islands, ex-Japanese Moscow envoy insists

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More than 75 years since fighting stopped, a still-active WWII-era conflict over a Pacific Island archipelago could see Russian and Japanese warships face off once again in a struggle for control, if one ex-diplomat gets his way. … Read More >Heating up in the Pacific? Tokyo should launch naval blockade of disputed Russian Kuril Islands, ex-Japanese Moscow envoy insists

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China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

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Beijing has summoned the British ambassador to China, Caroline Wilson, over an article she penned about the Chinese government’s alleged misrepresentation of the international media, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. … Read More >China summons UK envoy over her ‘inappropriate’ article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing

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After Russia booted out 3 EU diplomats, Moscow’s man in Brussels say it’s ‘hard to imagine’ his staff attending protests abroad

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After three diplomats were kicked out of Russia for taking part in rallies in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, Moscow’s representative to the EU believes it’s unimaginable that Russian officials would do the same. … Read More >After Russia booted out 3 EU diplomats, Moscow’s man in Brussels say it’s ‘hard to imagine’ his staff attending protests abroad

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EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT

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Hand-wringing over Alexey Navalny is but an excuse to target Russia, and the EU should not lecture anyone about human rights when it turns its back on Julian Assange and other cases closer to home, Irish MEP Clare Daly told RT. … Read More >EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT

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Germany, Poland, & Sweden expel Russian diplomats in reciprocal move after EU officials accused of meddling in Moscow’s affairs

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Berlin, Warsaw, and Stockholm have each declared one Russian diplomat persona non grata in a coordinated response to Moscow revoking the credentials of their embassy staff over supposed participation in illegal opposition rallies. … Read More >Germany, Poland, & Sweden expel Russian diplomats in reciprocal move after EU officials accused of meddling in Moscow’s affairs

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After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

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It might have been smiles all round when Josep Borrell visited Russia last week but, facing criticism for his friendly stance and calls for his resignation, the EU’s top diplomat is now pushing for tough measures against Moscow. … Read More >After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

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EU’s Moscow staff given permission to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab as bloc struggles to obtain vaccine supplies at home

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Brussels will allow diplomatic staff based in Russia to roll up their sleeve for the country’s coronavirus vaccine, after data published in the Lancet medical journal proved the formula was effective in more than nine in 10 cases. … Read More >EU’s Moscow staff given permission to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab as bloc struggles to obtain vaccine supplies at home

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Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

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Moscow has revoked the credentials of three officials from EU nations, over claims they took part in unauthorized rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, local media reported on Friday. … Read More >Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests