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Don’t think they won’t do the same to you
People infected with political hysteria become irreconcilable, stubborn enemies of their country, because directly or indirectly they begin to work for the triumph of the plans of the West, which, without hiding, removes competitors by economic, political methods, or even “color revolutions”. The Earth, it turns out, is small, if we talk about global markets,… Continue reading
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The United States and the United Kingdom support the closure of three opposition channels in Ukraine
Two days ago, in an unpredicted and bold move, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deprived three Ukrainian television channels close to the opposition party “Opposition Platform – for life!” of the licence to broadcast. The channels were accused of being “pro-Russian”, others called the channels “Kremlin-linked”. According to recent polls, the Opposition Platform For Life… Continue reading
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Ukrainian President closes three “pro-Russian” TV channels
Last night the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions against 3 TV channels, the NewsOne, Zik and 112, in one stroke. The TV channels have been barred from broadcasting and their assets have been blocked. The news channels have been closed without a trial or investigation, simply by an executive order of the Ukrainian… Continue reading
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We need to prepare for a multipolar world
The US Congress approved the election results. Donald Trump said that while he did not agree with the results, power would be handed over on January 20. The 79-year-old Joe Biden will become the next US president. Meanwhile, four people are dead, several dozen injured, the building of the American parliament is plundered. In the… Continue reading
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Can Eastern Europe rescue European culture?
In the most prosperous and traditionally most influential European countries, such as France, Germany and England, the political and cultural conversation today seems to have become entirely dominated by immigration issues, equal opportunities between the (multiple) sexes and the protection of sexual minorities. It is not only the media such as newspapers, magazines and talk… Continue reading
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The Belarusian crisis as a turning point – Myśl Polska
This article was first published on Myśl Polska. The era of Western domination and US hegemony is over. The main factor of change is the so-called counter-hegemonic alliance between China and Russia that cemented the idea of a “great Eurasian partnership”. Since 2015, the transformation has taken place through a targeted synthesis of the Eurasian… Continue reading
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Does the West have proofs that Putin poisoned Navalny?
The whole world is talking about the Russian opposition and anti-corruption activist Aleksey Navalny – and we at “East & West” too, though reluctantly, cannot remain silent on such an important event. We say “reluctantly” because this latest incident is a very dark affair in its earliest stages of development – we do not have… Continue reading
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Did Lukashenko win the Belarusian election after all?
Over the last two weeks Europeans and to a lesser extent the rest of world have discovered a new cause celebtre, Belarus. When protests and demonstrations took over the capital and other Belarusian cities on the evening of election day and the state predictably tried to suffocate them, the harshness of the police produced a… Continue reading
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Prices, pensions and wages. A comparison between Belarus and Ukraine – Strana UA
This text originally appeared on Strana.ua Presidential elections were held in Belarus amid street fighting. Part of the society does not agree with the victory of Alexander Lukashenko, who has been ruling the country for 26 years. Such irremovability of power is one of the arguments of Lukashenko’s opponents. In addition, they have a whole… Continue reading
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Is this the beginning of a Belarusian Maidan?
It was a predictable outcome that still surprised many. Widespread protests have gripped Minsk, the capital of Belarus, and other cities in the country following the elections on Sunday. According to the official counts Lukashenko, who has been President of Belarus since 1994, obtained around 80% of the vote, while the opposition candidate received less… Continue reading
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What is going on in Belarus?
Belarus seldom makes headlines in the international press and when it does it is almost always for the wrong reasons. Last week Belarus entered the perception of the international audience when 33 Russian citizens, allegedly belonging to a Russian private military firm, were detained by the Belarusian security services just outside of Minsk. This event… Continue reading
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Did the Ukrainian Security Service want to kill Ukrainian journalist Anatoly Shariy?
The SBU, the Ukrainian Security Service, tried to hire a killer to liquidate famous Ukrainian journalist Anatoly Shariy, as he himself has revealed in a video published today. Mr Shariy provided evidence that two individuals appeared to have been instructed by the Ukrainian Office of the Presidential Administration to conduct a black propaganda campaign against… Continue reading
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“We are preparing for a full-scale military confrontation with Russia”, says Ukrainian Navy commander
Ukraine is preparing to a Russian invasion from the South, the commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Aleksey Neizhpapa, has said. He added that the Neptune missile system, which the Ukrainian Army possesses, could shoot from mainland Ukraine at targets in the region of Sevastopol in Crimea. “We are preparing for a full-scale military confrontation, realizing… Continue reading
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Is the US a country divided beyond repair?
A few days ago a video of a middle-aged white couple brandishing large firearms in front of their villa in a fancy St Louis neighbourhood with Black Live Matters protesters marching nearby went viral in the last few days. The man and the woman have been attacked by some for appearing to point their guns… Continue reading
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Be ready for a full-scale Russian invasion, says Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that there is the possibility of a full-scale Russian invasion, citing “Kavkaz 2020”, a military exercise Russian armed forces will be conducting in September. Ukraine fears the exercise could escalated into a full-fledged military attack on the country, according to Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, citing military… Continue reading
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Russia and Belarus to sign agreement on mutual recognition of visas on 19 June
Russia and Belarus intend to conclude an agreement on the mutual recognition of visas issued for foreigners to enter both countries. The document is planned to be signed during the visit of Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to Minsk, scheduled for June 19. When the agreement will become effective, foreigners will not need… Continue reading
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The West sets its eyes on Belarus
The presidential election will not take place until 9 August – however Western media, experts and organization have already started to take a closer look at the developments in the country, situated between Poland and Russia. Western observers have devoted quite a bit of attention to opposition candidates, noting that this appears to be the… Continue reading
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Good advice, doubtful diagnosis: reply to “Belarus in Polish foreign policy” – Myśl Polska
This article was originally published on Myśl Polska. I am glad that after many years, Henryk Goryszewski, who was even on the editorial board of “Myśl Polska” wrote a column for our paper. The subject raised in his text “Belarus in Polish foreign policy” (MP, no. 23-34 / 2020) has been with us for many… Continue reading
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Belarus in Polish foreign policy – Myśl Polska
This article originally appeared on Myśl Polska. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a new political geography benefited us on our eastern border. Poland enjoyed a similar only in the time between the collapse of Kievan Rus and the emergence of Muscovy, a regional power, which occurred at the end of the 15th century.… Continue reading
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Один год президента Зеленского: разбитые надежды
English version В известной сцене из второй главы саги «Слуга народа» молодой президент Украины встречается с делегатами Международного Валютного Фонда для раунда переговоров о следующей кредитной линии для своей страны. Ссуды, однако, идут с тяжелыми условиями, такими как открытие страны для сланцевого газа, и представитель МВФ ясно дает понять, что эти условия необходимы. В конце… Continue reading
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