United States called illegal restrictions on flights over the Black Sea

The United States is not going to comply with Russia's demands for a temporary restriction of flights over the Black Sea. 

Shoigu told Austin drone incident was caused by US failure to respect flight restrictions

Shoigu told Austin drone incident was caused by US failure to respect flight restrictions that Russia set for certain area - Russian ministry.

EU Agrees Stricter Migration Measures After Quakes in Turkey, Syria

The 27 member states of the European Union, at a meeting of the European Council on Thursday, decided on measures to reduce the number of irregular migrants in Europe.

Moscow Says Reached Progress In Talks With Ankara On Russian Flights To Syria

Russia and Turkey have reached progress in the negotiations on lifting restrictions on Russian aviation flights to Syria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Tuesday.

Russia, Iran defiant amid UN pressure over Ukraine drones | Al Jazeera

Russia has warned the United Nations against investigating its use of drones in Ukraine, amid accusations the weapons came from Iran and were used in violation of UN arms restrictions on the Middle Eastern country.

China Locks Down 65 Million As Holiday Travel Peak Looms - Tasnim News Agency

 China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.

Zelenski insta a los países occidentales a cerrar las fronteras para todos los rusos - RT

Occidente debería imponer un embargo total a las fuentes de energía de Rusia o prohibir a los rusos entrar en sus países durante al menos un año para acabar con la operación militar en Ucrania, declaró este lunes el presidente ucraniano, Vladímir Zelenski, en una entrevista con The Washington Post.

Russia summoning heads of US media outlets

Russia’s foreign ministry has said it plans to summon the heads of United States media outlets in Moscow to a meeting next Monday to notify them of tough measures in response to US restrictions against Russian media.

Switzerland to drop all remaining COVID restrictions from Friday

The Swiss government announced Wednesday that the last remaining public health measures to tackle COVID-19 will be lifted from Friday, including the compulsory wearing of masks on public transport.

Sputnik Stops Broadcasting in Spain, France, Germany, Greece After EU Ban

Sputnik news agency and radio broadcaster is ending its media presence on Thursday in Spain, France, Germany and Greece following a EU ban.

Switzerland lifts most COVID-19 restrictions - China.org.cn

From Feb. 17, Switzerland will lift almost all its COVID-19 restrictions, the country's Federal Council said on Wednesday, citing recent improvements in the epidemiological situation.

UK premier plans to end all COVID-19 restrictions a month early

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament on Wednesday that he plans to end all remaining COVID-19 restrictions this month.

Spain to scrap outdoor mask mandate from Thursday

Spain’s Health Ministry announced on Monday that it will be scrapping its outdoor mask mandate and increasing capacity at sporting events from Thursday.

Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency to Deal with Trucking Blockade - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson on Sunday declared a state of emergency to help deal with an unprecedented 10-day occupation by protesting truckers that has shut down much of the core of the Canadian capital.

Russia bans Germany’s Deutsche Welle after Russian channel blocked

Russia on Thursday banned Germany’s Deutsche Welle from broadcasting in the country, in a retaliatory move against Germany’s decision to block Russia’s RT DE television channel.

Finland to lift all COVID-19 restrictions in February: PM - China.org.cn

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Monday that the country is working to lift all COVID-19-related restrictions in February.

China blocks some US flights after passengers get COVID | Al Jazeera

American Airlines Group Inc. and United Airlines Holdings Inc. said Chinese aviation regulators have blocked some of their flights from entry as the country steps up precautions against Covid-19, triggering discussions between industry representatives and government agencies.

Nepal bans big public gatherings, closes schools amid COVID spike | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera

Officials in Nepal have banned large public gatherings and closed schools across the Himalayan nation for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases.

Israel admits Covid mutation rendered travel bans useless — RT World News

Israel has lifted its strict Covid-19 travel ban against ‘high risk’ countries, such as the US and UK, acknowledging that the spread of the Omicron variant has rendered such restrictions obsolete.

Omicron exposes East-West divide on living with COVID | Al Jazeera

Omicron is exposing an East-West divide between governments determined to halt the spread of the variant and those that see its spread as inevitable and even necessary.