Diplomats – Page 6 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

As more than a dozen foreign diplomats attend Navalny trial, West must resist temptation to interfere in Russian affairs – Kremlin

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021By Editor

Russian officials have expressed concern over the potential for foreign interference in the trial of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, after Western diplomats arrived en masse at his hearing on Tuesday. … Read More >As more than a dozen foreign diplomats attend Navalny trial, West must resist temptation to interfere in Russian affairs – Kremlin

World

UK risks sparking diplomatic row after refusing to grant EU officials full diplomatic status

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021By Editor

The UK has risked starting a row with the European Union, after refusing to grant full diplomatic status to João Vale de Almeida, the EU’s representative to the UK, as is traditionally granted to ambassadors. … Read More >UK risks sparking diplomatic row after refusing to grant EU officials full diplomatic status

Russia

Diplomatic war with Moscow a bad idea after all? ‘Understaffed & overstretched’ US Embassy gets rebuke from Russia after complaint

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020By Editor

A Washington Post story bemoaning the state of the US Embassy in Moscow, and blaming Russia for causing a visa war, has been shot down by the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington with a reminder as to who started it all. … Read More >Diplomatic war with Moscow a bad idea after all? ‘Understaffed & overstretched’ US Embassy gets rebuke from Russia after complaint

World

‘Legitimately observing protests’: London reacts strongly as two UK diplomats kicked out of Belarus for ‘destructive’ activities

Posted on November 10, 2020January 31, 2021By Editor

Britain has condemned the Belarusian authorities after two of its diplomats were expelled from the country for “actions incompatible with diplomatic status.’ They are accused of meeting with the opposition and visiting protests. … Read More >‘Legitimately observing protests’: London reacts strongly as two UK diplomats kicked out of Belarus for ‘destructive’ activities

EU

Moscow Won a ‘Reliable Partner’ in Europe Thanks to German Reunification, Retired Diplomat Suggests

Posted on October 4, 2020October 4, 2020By Editor

On Saturday, Germans marked the thirtieth anniversary of East Germany’s incorporation into the Federal Republic. On the occasion, the eastern German town of Dessau unveiled a monument to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev for his personal contribution to German unity. … Read More >Moscow Won a ‘Reliable Partner’ in Europe Thanks to German Reunification, Retired Diplomat Suggests

Beijing slams Washington’s new restrictions on Chinese diplomats as ‘delusional’, promises ‘legitimate response’

Posted on September 4, 2020September 4, 2020By Editor

Beijing strongly opposes fresh restrictions imposed by Washington against Chinese diplomats working in the US, China’s Foreign Ministry said, warning that the move won’t be left unanswered. … Read More >Beijing slams Washington’s new restrictions on Chinese diplomats as ‘delusional’, promises ‘legitimate response’

USA

China crackdown: State Department slaps new restrictions on Beijing’s diplomats

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020By Editor

The US will now require Chinese diplomats to seek approval before visiting university campuses and holding certain cultural events. The move comes amid a wider crackdown on China’s activity in the US. … Read More >China crackdown: State Department slaps new restrictions on Beijing’s diplomats

‘Clock’s only ticking in Pompeo’s parallel universe’: Iran taunts US launch of a countdown to sanctions ‘snapback’

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Tehran has poked fun at Mike Pompeo after the top US diplomat set a deadline to ‘snap back’ sanctions on Iran under JCPOA, which he branded a “foolish” deal, and despite the UN Security Council refusal to back the US initiative. … Read More >‘Clock’s only ticking in Pompeo’s parallel universe’: Iran taunts US launch of a countdown to sanctions ‘snapback’

Russia

Moscow expels Norwegian diplomat in tit-for-tat move after Oslo boots out Russian official for ‘spying’

Posted on August 29, 2020August 29, 2020By Editor

The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared a senior diplomat stationed at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow “persona non grata” just days after Oslo ordered a Russian official to leave the country. … Read More >Moscow expels Norwegian diplomat in tit-for-tat move after Oslo boots out Russian official for ‘spying’

World

Chinese diplomat warns ‘shadow’ looming over ties with Australia & rejects its ‘whining about constitutional fragility’

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020By Editor

A top Chinese diplomat has delivered an unvarnished critique of Canberra, accusing the Australian government of damaging bilateral relations with Beijing amid escalating political and economic tensions between the two nations. … Read More >Chinese diplomat warns ‘shadow’ looming over ties with Australia & rejects its ‘whining about constitutional fragility’