Russia-China Strategic Partnership Approaches 30 Years

Russian President Putin's visit to China is being prepared as both nations mark 30 years of strategic partnership. Foreign Minister Lavrov confirmed the visit for the first half of the year.

EU Removes Three Tajik Banks from Sanctions

European Commission removed Spitamen Bank, Dushanbe City Bank, and Commerzbank Tajikistan from sanctions list after negotiations. Banks were previously sanctioned for allegedly helping Russia circumvent restrictions.

Russians Believe in Conspiracy Theories

Over half of surveyed Russians believe in at least one conspiracy theory, with two-thirds thinking COVID-19 was created intentionally, 40% believing in secret world government, and 5% thinking Earth is flat.