The schismatic 17th century community defends “the inalienable right" for the outlawed religious group, even if "they do not share doctrine and ideas". The Old Believers have suffered past "destruction of churches, confiscation of sanctuaries", with "exile and imprisonment, torture and the death penalty". The repression of freedom of conscience raises tensions, conflicts and divisions in society.
Demonstrations in different cities: Nur-Sultan, in Almaty, Aktobe, Shimkent and Uralsk. The long-promised political reforms and the release of political prisoners are called for. Journalists detained, protesters beaten, arrests. Refugees from Xinjiang also took to the streets, accusing Turkey and Kazakhstan of being dominated by China and its repression.
Putin has promised anti-Covid vaccines and 100 million dollars. Rail and air communication channels with Moscow are increasing. Beijing extends repayment conditions of $ 5 billion in debt and seeks licenses for the Dzhetim-Too iron mine.
The Army General Staff demands the resignation of the government. Pasinyan dismisses some leaders. Two opposing demonstrations. Responsibilities for the defeat in Nagorno Karabakh. The Kremlin is worried.
Demonstrations resumed after the arrest of Nika Melia, head of the "United National Movement" party, inherited from Saakashvili. Melia has been subjected to arrests, trials, allegations of electoral fraud and attacks on his life by hired gangsters. In recent years, nearly 20% of the population has left the country, torn between love for the West and submission to Russia amid a languishing economy.
Amid excursions in the snow and hot saunas, the two "eternal leaders" reportedly spoke about economic aid, but also about the succession to Lukashenko. Belarus protests will resume on 25 March. Communist demonstrations in Moscow, Novokujbyshev, Ulan-Ude, followed by many arrests.
Every week groups from the Russian Orthodox eparchy of Philippines-Vietnam distribute hot food, gift packages and clothes to families in Bacoor, in the hinterland of the Philippine capital. The Russian Orthodox Philippines-Vietnam eparchy consists of 33 parishes and 11 chapels. It is served by 7 priests.
The famous Russian ex-dissident priest, 88, defends the condemned blogger. He confesses that he is not a fan of Naval'nyj, but the court, as well as the police deployment against the protests, are wrong. "The violence of power" is transforming Russia into "a Soviet-pedia".
The new "hybrid" cold war between Russia and the EU began with the annexation of Crimea. Putin's imperial ambitions clash with China's claims. On Chinese social networks the hashtag “Give us back Siberia” is going viral.
15th “Astana accord” summit ongoing since yesterday in Sochi. In addition to representatives of Damascus and the opposition, there were also personalities from Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iran, Iraq and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. US representatives absent. Naval exercises with Iran. Support for the government of Cyrenaica.
A very widespread practice. Four days ago, Serdar, the 40-year-old son of the president of Turkmenistan, took on two important state positions. In Tajikistan, Rustam Emomali, 34, was appointed speaker in the upper house of parliament by his father. Saida Mirziyoyev's birthday, February 15, celebrated as a moment of "national interest". Dariga Nazarbaeva, 57, at her father’s behest proclaimed "second most important person" in Kazakhstan.
In Russia, flash mobs with lights demanded the release of Alexei Naval'nyj. In Belarus, individuals or small groups wave the white-red-white flag. The People’s Assembly for the Reform of the Constitution in Minsk. But none of the opposition is present. Kirill Galanov and Vlad Sokolovskij, known as the "Djs of change", sent to Lithuania.
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