Results of elections in Bulgaria show voters’ desire to change situation in country
PenzaNews. Bulgaria’s presidential and parliamentary elections have drawn a line under the rule of Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, who has led the country’s government almost permanently since 2009.
Intense competition between China and US to continue along with massive trade and investment
PenzaNews. The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping that took place in video format in mid-November, was the first since the inauguration of the American head of state in January 2021. Prior to this, the two leaders exchanged messages and phone calls.
Suspension of Russian permanent mission to NATO is forced retaliatory step
PenzaNews. From November 1, Russia has suspended the work of its official mission to NATO in Brussels, and also terminated the activities of two NATO structures in Moscow – a military liaison mission and an information bureau established at the Belgian embassy.
Foreign experts assess prospects for maintaining UK integrity
PenzaNews. The Welsh Government has established the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales, which will consider the issue of the region’s independence in the context of future relations with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Volodymyr Zelensky does not meet EU expectations as President of Ukraine
PenzaNews. The next EU-Ukraine summit held in Kiev did not bring any breakthrough results. Its most significant outcome is considered to be the signing of the agreement on the Common Aviation Area, on Ukraine’s participation in the Horizon Europe research and innovation program, as well as in the Creative Europe program.
Foreign experts comment on AUKUS trilateral partnership
PenzaNews. The creation of AUKUS – a new security partnership between Australia, Great Britain and the United States, which led to the breakdown of the defense contract between Canberra and Paris for the supply of 12 Barracuda-class attack submarines totaling more than 50 billion euros, received mixed assessments.
US withdrawal from Afghanistan ends era of military operations to remake other countries
PenzaNews. Experts continue to discuss the statement by US President Joseph Biden on the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the end of the era of major military operations to remake other countries.
EEF to help find new growth points in fight against pandemic impact
PenzaNews. Representatives from more than 60 countries will take part in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok on September 2–4, said Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District.
Cuba can overcome internal problems without external intervention
PenzaNews. The Cuban government allowed the inhabitants of the island to open small and medium-sized private business with up to 100 employees. This happened in the wake of the massive protests which took place in July in Havana and a number of major cities due to the deterioration of living conditions, including in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts welcome US federal moratorium on capital punishment
PenzaNews. Experts continue to discuss the moratorium on federal executions imposed by US Attorney General Merrick Garland who leads the United States Department of Justice.