Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarus political prisoners and reduce Russian influence.
Venezuela freed 131 political prisoners following talks with the opposition, signaling steps toward stability that could affect UK and EU business and sterling markets.
US lifts sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarusian steel giant amid prisoner releases, signaling shifts in UK and EU trade relations and London markets.
Activists from Pussy Riot and Femen protested Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion, demanding representation of political prisoners and sparking EU and London market concerns over Russia’s cultural presence.