RUSSIA MONITOR MONTHLY 05/2021
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“The protests in Belarus are a phenomenon – their strength lies in a public anger, not a political vision”
The Warsaw Institute Review talks about the nature of the protests, the attitude of the Belarusian authorities and the geopolitical future of Belarus with Piotr Żochowski, an analyst of internal security in Eastern Europe at the Center for Eastern Studies.
Russia Records the Second Wave of Coronavirus
It is the third straight day that Russia has registered over 13,000 new infections and has seen a surge in new fatalities. The country is struggling with the highest number of coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
Day 65 – Lukashenko given ultimatum
On Tuesday, October 13, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya announced that she would stage a national strike if Alexander Lukashenko does not meet the following three demands of the opposition by October 25: end violence against protesters, release all political prisoners and announce his resignation from office of the president.
WI Daily News – A letter of intent between Polish and Ukrainian seaports
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
China’s Growing Influence in International Organizations
Since the beginning of the pandemic, China has continued its efforts to strengthen its position in the system of international institutions, in particular within the specialized agencies of the United Nations. The aim of these measures is to shape norms, standards, practices and rules that would foster their long-term strategy and weaken the US global position.
Day 64 – Pensioners’ protests, sanctions will hit Lukashenko
On Monday evening the supporters of the opposition attended protest actions in various districts of Minsk. They blocked the passage and erected barricades.
WI Daily News – Polish – Ukrainian joint declaration
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
China’s participation in UN peacekeeping missions
On September 18, the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) published a White Paper titled “China’s Armed Forces: 30 Years of UN Peacekeeping Operations.” It is a useful document from the standpoint of analyzing the policy of the Middle Kingdom, which presents the dynamics and current activity of China in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Dagestan Has A New “General-Governor”
Dagestan, one of Russia’s most volatile republics, has a new acting leader. Yet the replacing of the governor does not mean any tilt in Vladimir Putin’s current policy course in Dagestan.
Day 63 – The brutality of the regime, fewer protesters
More than 400 people were detained on Sunday during the protests in various cities of Belarus. There are over 40 journalists among them.
Day 61 & 62 – Lukashenko Consults Constitutional Reform with Jailed Opposition
Belarusian autocrat’s press office announced that imprisoned members of the opposition agreed to engage in a five-hour discussion about the constitutional reform and to keep it “secret”.
WI Daily News – Polish President vists Ukraine
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
Press conference at the Embassy of Azerbaijan
On Tuesday, October 6, H.E. Ambassador Hasan Hasanov held a press conference with representatives of the media and Polish think tanks at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Warsaw. The meeting concerned the position of Azerbaijan on the clashes taking place in Nagorno-Karabakh.
What is next for Nord Stream 2?
The poisoning of Alexei Navalny, of which the suspect is Russia, has caused a lively debate about the controversial construction project of a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany called Nord Stream 2.
Day 60 – Did Minsk use EU funds to buy surveillance drones?
On Thursday 8th October, Lithuania froze a cross-border EU payment of 5.8m euro to Minsk. The Deputy Interior Minister of the Baltic state explained this was due to the suspicion that previous donations had been misused.
The Chinese Vision of the Green Deal
On September 22 at the UN headquarters, President Xi Jinping announced a plan to make China a carbon-neutral state by 2060 and to reach an emissions peak by 2030. Internationally, these actions are aimed at improving the image of the PRC, which has suffered greatly as a result of the pandemic and confrontational politics.
WI Daily News – Response to the article by Mr. William Echikson
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
What’s next for Nord Stream 2? | Live Stream
The Warsaw Institute Review and Warsaw Institute are proud to announce the upcoming expert event „What’s next for Nord Stream 2?”.
The debate will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 8 PM (CET)!
Day 59 – Tikhanovskaya on Russia’s wanted list
Russia’s Ministry of the Interior announced that Belarus’ opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has been put on their wanted list on “a criminal charge”.
WI Daily News – Poland will receive COVID-19 drugs from European Commission
Daily dose of the most important news regarding Polish international cooperation, affairs & activity abroad.
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