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China and Belarus relations
China and Belarus have maintained diplomatic relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties on January 27, 1992. Since then, the relationship between the two countries has been characterized by mutual cooperation, economic partnership, and cultural exchange. In recent years, China and Belarus have strengthened their economic ties. In 2013, China and Belarus signed a joint… Continue reading
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How Lviv became a symbol of Russophobia
This article originally appeared on Ukraina.ru. The views and opinions expressed here may not necessarily correspond to the views of our publication. There is no more controversial topic than Lviv and its place in the Russian world. On the one hand, it is a Russian city founded by Russians. On the other hand, this place… Continue reading
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Lviv too wants to rename Russia to Muscovy
The Lviv Regional Council too has voted in favor of motion to Ukraine’s government, proposing to use the name Muscovy instead of Russia in official documents, public discussion and media. Russians, respectively, should officially be referred to as “Muscovites”. The documents says: “For the past several hundred years, our northeastern neighbor, who is constantly encroaching… Continue reading
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Ukraine’s Rivne regional administration proposes to rename Russia “Muscovy”
Deputies of the Rivne Regional Council appealed to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Verkhovna Rada to “restore historical justice” and instead of the name “Russian Federation” or “Russia” to use what they consider to be Russia’s true historical name – Muscovy. This is meant to be used at all levels (state, diplomatic, official and business,… Continue reading
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Война на Украине – не наше дело — Питер Хитченс
Эта статья была впервые опубликована в газете Mail on Sunday. Будет ли война на Украине? Что делать Великобритании, если она будет? Обе великие европейские войны ХХ века велись в основном между Россией и Германией и в основном за Украину, хотя в то время она еще не существовала как страна. Это невероятно ценный участок территории, жизненно… Continue reading
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China, Xinjiang and genocide – Nachdenkseiten
This article was originally published on Nachdenkseiten. Much has been written in the past three years about Xinjiang and the alleged human rights violations against the Uyghur minority. And for those who have followed the Western reporting closely, there should be little doubt that the most serious accusation against the Chinese government, that of genocide… Continue reading
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In people’s mind, Putin has already invaded Ukraine – yet again
A few years ago we published an article called “How to write about Russia”, in which we compiled a list of the omnipresent and obligatory cliches that are employed when Western journalists write anything about Russia. Some thought it was satire. Some just did not take this too well. Journalists tend to be, for whatever… Continue reading
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The Russiagate narrative has collapsed but its consequences are still with us
This article was originally published in German on Nachdenkseiten.de The very name “Russiagate”, a combination of Russia and the Watergate affair, which forced US President Nixon to resign in 1974, is emotionally charged. The establishment of the Democratic Party has been using this systematically for years to insinuate large-scale Russian influence in US politics. In… Continue reading
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Turkey will not help Ukraine in case of Russian invasion, says Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey
Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Vasily Bodnar said that the Turkish army will not come to Ukraine’s aid in the event of a military invasion by Russia. “In the event of an armed aggression by Russia, Ukraine should rely only on itself. Because we have no direct obligations with Turkey to enter the war. It would… Continue reading
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Western Media publishes maps of Russian invasion of Ukraine
This article is based on a text by Strana.ua Several Western media outlets today published maps showing Russian troops near the border of Ukraine. These maps also show how Russia is going attack in the event of a war, which, according to the publications, may just start. But this is not certain – Putin, allegedly,… Continue reading
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“Turkey is ready to mediate between Russia and Ukraine”, says Erdogan
In an interview with journalists on a trip to the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Turkish President Recep Erdogan said that his country wants to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, since it is interested in peace in the region. “Our position on the situation in Ukraine is well… Continue reading
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Is Russia orchestrating a coup to remove the Ukrainian President Zelensky?
This piece is based on an article published by Strana.ua On Friday the Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that “some people from Russia” together with people from the circle of Rinat Akhmetov are allegedly planning a coup against him. It had been clear for some time that the Office of the President would try to declare… Continue reading
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A New World: The End of the Western Dream?
The feeling of transition and transformation generally comes gradually more often than with a shocking revelation. The world may have changed at an unprecedented speed over the last couple of decades, but for most people it will take a while to depart from the habitual conceptions and internalize the notion that the world order today… Continue reading
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China’s New Silk Road: Part II – Nachdenkseiten
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten.de China is increasingly feared by the West as a competitor and portrayed as an undemocratic nation, a country in which a one-party dictatorship rules over everything and there is no freedom of expression. The Chinese government is accused of inconceivable human rights violations by shady organizations and “specialists”. The… Continue reading
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Russia says US Air Force strategic bombers have practised nuclear strikes on Russia
Europeans and Americans know almost in real time about every movement of foreign armies, yet they appear to be little informed about what kind of manoeuvres and exercises their own armies engage in. Over the past few weeks the Western reader has been warned every single day against an imminent Russia attack in Ukraine, a… Continue reading
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China’s New Silk Road – Part I – Nachdenkseiten
This article was originally published in German on Nachdenkseiten.de China is massively expanding its trade routes around the world. China wants to invest a thousand billion euros, perhaps more, in the New Silk Road. The project encompasses a large number of infrastructure measures around the world. On one hand the routes for goods to and… Continue reading
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The Georgian Revolution of 2003: what happened since then?
18 years ago, on 22 November 2003, a crowd of agitated Georgians led by the then little-known Mikheil Saakashvili burst into the building of the National Parliament with roses in their hands. The ceremonial first meeting of the new parliament was being held there. At that moment, Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze was making the opening… Continue reading
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How many years must pass for us to learn the truth about the Maidan?
This will not happen until society is ready, at least emotionally. As you know, revolutions like to feast on their enemies for breakfast, dine with fellow travelers, and prefer their creators for dinner. The only difference is the length of the break between meals. History is outrageously cyclical and cynical. Now, as well as eight… Continue reading
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Is Russia going to invade Ukraine – yet again? Strana.ua
This article is based on a text published by the Ukrainian news resource Strana.ua. Finally, Ukraine too has officially joined the Western narrative that Russia is preparing for an imminent invasion – yet again. Just a couple of weeks ago “the gathering of Russian troops on the border” was denied, even dismissed the Kremlin’s disinformation,… Continue reading
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“You should heat your house with your newspaper”: Maria Zakharova replies to Italian journalist Maurizio Molinari
This text was originally published on the webpage of the Russian Embassy in Italy. Of course, some will feel that they can dismiss the text outright for the simple fact that it originates from a Russian State institution. The text, however, methodically deals with a number of the cliches and tropes constantly recurring in Western… Continue reading
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