The Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict has become protracted, making the world a more dangerous place. On the surface, it is a military struggle between Kiev and Moscow’s forces in the western and southern theaters. However, in essence, it’s a total outbreak of a Cold War-esque confrontation in Eastern Europe, and it is …
Read More »Sign of increasing cooperation? Since Biden’s inauguration, Russia & US have held four discussions on cybersecurity, Moscow says
On the topic of Russian-American dialogue on urgent nuclear issues, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov explained that Moscow has spoken to the new US administration four times about the subject, but he did not reveal any results. The revelation came after Ryabkov was asked a question regarding a recent announcement …
Read More »With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA
That’s according to Moscow news agency Interfax, which asked tournament organizer UEFA about the possible postponement of matches in St. Petersburg. Russia’s second city is playing host to seven games in this year’s tournament, with five already played. On Wednesday, the Gazprom Arena will see Sweden play against Poland and, …
Read More »Brace yourself, America! Biden reportedly considering increasing domestic spying powers
In a May 3 exclusive, CNN alleged that Joe Biden’s administration is considering using external contractors to track “extremist chatter” by US residents both on social media platforms and via encrypted messaging apps. “Multiple sources” are said to have confirmed that discussions are taking place on the plan, which would …
Read More »US killing dollar with addiction to ‘ever-increasing doses of monetary heroin’ – Peter Schiff
The Republicans lost the argument the moment they conceded that stimulus is “good” for the economy, Schiff believes. “The Fed has already said they’re not printing more money until the government sells more bonds. In other words, the Fed is on hold with additional monetary stimulus until Congress comes through …
Read More »“The percentage of heavy patients is increasing”
The consequences of the cancellation of a planned hospitalization will be serious, said the chief doctor of the St. Petersburg Elizabeth hospital Sergey Petrov. The Elisabeth hospital was included in the three city hospitals of St. Petersburg, where will take patients with COVID-19. Peritonitis, heart attack, stroke, stomach ulcers and …
Read More »Increasing the number of dead and wounded after the riots in Kazakhstan
The riots in Kazakhstan killed 10 people, for medical assistance to 165 people, 50 were hospitalized, 8 of them are in intensive care. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of health of the Republic Lyazat Aktayeva, RIA “Novosti”. Previously it was known about the eight victims. We will remind, …
Read More »In Belarus, an increasing number of those who leave to live retired in the United States, Israel and the EU
In Belarus, a growing number of those who receive pensions at home, but living abroad. On 1 October there were 7788 such pensioners. It follows from the data of SPF. Informed 6937 people. Among the countries that list the pensions of the Belarusians, Israel, USA, Russia, Vietnam, Ukraine, and some …
Read More »Only four regions of Russia perform the may decrees on increasing salaries of state employees
Salaries of state employees under may decrees of 2012, in 2019 achieved the targets for all categories of employees in only four regions of Russia. RBC, citing data from Rosstat. We are talking about Leningrad and Penza regions, Altai Krai and Chechen Republic. In all other Russian regions, the targets …
Read More »China is slowly increasing its own oil production
China continues to slowly increase its own oil production, but its volume is still very far from being able to meet the needs of the country in raw materials. According to the National Commission for development and reform of China, in January, production rose by 0.3% to 16.19 million tonnes. …
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