Russian Vice Foreign Minister: Russia-Cuba relations successfully passed the test of the pandemic
Russia confirmed its commitment to develop and deepen its strategic cooperation with Cuba in various spheres and reiterated its rejection of the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island. “Relations between the two countries have successfully passed the test of the coronavirus pandemic,” declared Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Riabkov. The year 2020 was a challenge for relations between the two countries in the material sphere. “However, as partners and allies, we continue cooperation within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission of Russia and Cuba for economic-commercial and scientific-technical cooperation,” the diplomat stressed. (PL)
Afro-descendant is killed by police in Ohio, USA.
Another unarmed Afro-descendant was killed by a police officer from the American city of Columbus, in the state of Ohio, which generated outrage among the population. According to press accounts, a Columbus police officer shot and killed 47-year-old African-American Andre Hill, who was carrying a cell phone while answering a call. Hill was in the garage of a friend’s house when the uniformed man shot him in the early hours of the morning. The mayor of Columbus, Andrew Ginther, in a press conference, lamented the fact and criticized that none of the policemen gave Hill medical help when he was dying. (Telesur)
They attack a US logistics convoy in Iraq, the third in seven days
This Friday, a local security source reported that an explosive device was placed on the international highway in the city of Samawa and exploded during the passage of a convoy carrying logistics equipment belonging to the so-called coalition against the terrorist group Daesh, headed by Washington. . The source explained, on condition of anonymity, that “the explosion did not cause deaths or injuries, but caused material damage.” These attacks take place at a time when voices are increasing in the Arab country demanding the departure of US troops, whom they consider invading forces. (Hispantv)
Bolivian President Confirms Discovery of New Natural Gas Field
The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, reported, through his official Twitter account, the discovery of a natural gas field. «We announce the discovery of a new gas megafield in Bolivia. After 12 years, Yacimientos Petrolifos Fiscales Bolivianos (ypfb) found this reserve of one trillion cubic feet, located in Chuquisaca. The Boicobo Sur-X1 well is a gift from our Pachamama to all Bolivians, “said the president. The sale of natural gas is one of the main state revenues in Bolivia, with Brazil and Argentina as its fundamental clients. (Telesur)
