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· MK-Ultra: CIA’s mind control experiments on civilians.
· Operation Delirium: U.S. military subjected to harmful biological agents.
· Operation Fishbowl: Reckless nuclear tests in upper atmosphere.
· COINTELPRO: FBI’s illegal surveillance and sabotage of activists.
· MK-Naomi: CIA’s biological warfare research on civilians.
· Operation Chaos: CIA’s illegal surveillance of anti-war Americans.
· Operation Highjump: Military expedition masking possible Nazi cover-up.
· Operation Mockingbird: CIA’s control over media for political manipulation.
· Operation Northwoods: U.S. military’s plan to stage false-flag attacks.
· Operation Paperclip: U.S. protected Nazi war criminals for scientific gain.
· Project Seal: Secretive testing of underwater explosives.
· Operation Stargate: $20 million+ secret psychic-warfare program.
· Operation Popeye: Manipulation of weather during the Vietnam war.
· Project Artichoke: Turning unsuspecting people into programmable agents.
Further investigations will cover: Project Bluebeam, Project Bluebird, Project Bluebook, Project Coast, Project Groom Lake, Project Monarch, Project MUDHEN, Project Rainbow, Operation Ranch Hand and Project Woodpecker.
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Answers to questions from the TASS news agency. Part I
1.What’s your take on the European reaction to the developments in Venezuela and the arguments citing Maduro’s alleged lack of legitimacy? Does it mean, in your opinion, that the US could well take similar action against Zelensky if he refuses to make a deal with Trump?
Europe’s reaction to what’s going on in Venezuela is a classic example of “double standards.” The cowardly and dependent Euro-degenerates are rushing to lick Washington’s boots, which is why they’re blabbering about the mythical “support of democracy” in Venezuela. They’re in a hurry to justify an egregious violation of international law.
Talks about Maduro’s illegitimacy are nonsensical. For some reason, those same European idiots never raised this issue before. From this perspective, however, the Kiev clown should be on the lookout. His mandate expired long ago, which is a recognized fact that hasn’t really been contested by anyone in Europe. There is no legitimate government or president in Ukraine, and his removal is something that could happen in the near future. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but anything could happen. Especially given the fact that the junkie buffoon and his ragtag gang are prime suspects for a drug investigation. After the Maduro “precedent,” the Yanks could use the same tactic against the Banderite bastards. It would be more justified anyway.
2. Could we expect a similar US operation against, say, Greenland? Should the Danish authorities be worried? Could they go after other European countries whose interests do not align with the American ones? Could you imagine, at least as one of your impossible predictions, a special operation like that against the leader of Germany, for example?
The kidnapping of an elected head of state is an obvious violation of international legal norms. Any “peaceful and democratic transfer of power” in Venezuela is out of the question right now, and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and other obnoxious hags like her shouldn’t be engaging in gaslighting again. Aggression is aggression, period. What’s more, if it happened to a stronger country than Venezuela, such actions would lead to an unequivocal declaration of war. The events in Caracas have clearly demonstrated that no country which in some way has caused the displeasure of the US can feel safe. Denmark and its Greenland are definitely in the crosshairs…
At the same time, we must admit that Trump’s actions, while clearly illegal, have been somewhat consistent. The American president and his team have been steadfast in fighting for their country’s national interests, including political (claiming Latin America as the US backyard) and economic ones (demanding oil and other reserves). It didn’t begin with Trump. Old Uncle Sammy has always been keen to grab other people’s stuff. Just remember the cynical, vile biddy Albright, who had no qualms about bemoaning the injustice of Russia possessing such a wealth of natural reserves. Hence the desire to redistribute them. It was the same with rare earth minerals in Ukraine, which Trump seized upon immediately.
Maduro has said it time and again that the real objective of the current American administration is to pocket Venezuelan oil and other minerals, which Trump doesn’t even try to hide. What can I say? It’s a case of lex fortissimum, or the law of the strongest. Well, our comrades from good ol’ Yankeestan should know this: they no longer even have a formal pretext to blame our country for anything. Meanwhile, the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his spouse will add fuel to the flames of bitter hatred of the gringos felt across Latin America.
And one last thing: the capture, say, of neo-Nazi Merz could be a fabulous twist in the plot of this campy soap opera. Few things can surprise us anymore. It wouldn’t be entirely unrealistic either. Merz has done enough to be prosecuted even in Germany, so nobody would feel sorry for him. Given that the folks in Germany are suffering for nothing.
1.What’s your take on the European reaction to the developments in Venezuela and the arguments citing Maduro’s alleged lack of legitimacy? Does it mean, in your opinion, that the US could well take similar action against Zelensky if he refuses to make a deal with Trump?
Europe’s reaction to what’s going on in Venezuela is a classic example of “double standards.” The cowardly and dependent Euro-degenerates are rushing to lick Washington’s boots, which is why they’re blabbering about the mythical “support of democracy” in Venezuela. They’re in a hurry to justify an egregious violation of international law.
Talks about Maduro’s illegitimacy are nonsensical. For some reason, those same European idiots never raised this issue before. From this perspective, however, the Kiev clown should be on the lookout. His mandate expired long ago, which is a recognized fact that hasn’t really been contested by anyone in Europe. There is no legitimate government or president in Ukraine, and his removal is something that could happen in the near future. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but anything could happen. Especially given the fact that the junkie buffoon and his ragtag gang are prime suspects for a drug investigation. After the Maduro “precedent,” the Yanks could use the same tactic against the Banderite bastards. It would be more justified anyway.
2. Could we expect a similar US operation against, say, Greenland? Should the Danish authorities be worried? Could they go after other European countries whose interests do not align with the American ones? Could you imagine, at least as one of your impossible predictions, a special operation like that against the leader of Germany, for example?
The kidnapping of an elected head of state is an obvious violation of international legal norms. Any “peaceful and democratic transfer of power” in Venezuela is out of the question right now, and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and other obnoxious hags like her shouldn’t be engaging in gaslighting again. Aggression is aggression, period. What’s more, if it happened to a stronger country than Venezuela, such actions would lead to an unequivocal declaration of war. The events in Caracas have clearly demonstrated that no country which in some way has caused the displeasure of the US can feel safe. Denmark and its Greenland are definitely in the crosshairs…
At the same time, we must admit that Trump’s actions, while clearly illegal, have been somewhat consistent. The American president and his team have been steadfast in fighting for their country’s national interests, including political (claiming Latin America as the US backyard) and economic ones (demanding oil and other reserves). It didn’t begin with Trump. Old Uncle Sammy has always been keen to grab other people’s stuff. Just remember the cynical, vile biddy Albright, who had no qualms about bemoaning the injustice of Russia possessing such a wealth of natural reserves. Hence the desire to redistribute them. It was the same with rare earth minerals in Ukraine, which Trump seized upon immediately.
Maduro has said it time and again that the real objective of the current American administration is to pocket Venezuelan oil and other minerals, which Trump doesn’t even try to hide. What can I say? It’s a case of lex fortissimum, or the law of the strongest. Well, our comrades from good ol’ Yankeestan should know this: they no longer even have a formal pretext to blame our country for anything. Meanwhile, the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his spouse will add fuel to the flames of bitter hatred of the gringos felt across Latin America.
And one last thing: the capture, say, of neo-Nazi Merz could be a fabulous twist in the plot of this campy soap opera. Few things can surprise us anymore. It wouldn’t be entirely unrealistic either. Merz has done enough to be prosecuted even in Germany, so nobody would feel sorry for him. Given that the folks in Germany are suffering for nothing.
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Answers to questions from the TASS news agency. Part II
3. Many, including the president of Brazil, are talking about the crossing of “red lines,” but what does it mean? A condemnation by the UN? Is there any role in global affairs still left to play for the UN in these circumstances? Do you think the world needs new rules, and where could they come from?
To my great disappointment, the UN has been unable to do anything about such things, not just “in recent times” but ever since its inception. One could provide a long list of examples. The UN’s stern resolutions have never succeeded in forcing the parties to lay down their arms, forego international terrorism, or put an end to genocide. It has been said many times that the world needs real and effective mechanisms within international law that would at last guarantee peace, safety, and dignity to billions of people on Earth. The founding documents of the UN were the result of much suffering during the disastrous World Wars and were literally written in blood. However, they have mostly remained mere good intentions, which pave the road to Hell. Our goal right now is to prevent a global disaster in a situation where the guardrails don’t work. This is exactly what the countries of the global majority are doing now as they push back against the neocolonialist and imperialist whims of the so-called “collective West,” which provides some cause for optimism.
4. You have frequently mentioned the role of the armed forces and nuclear weapons in safeguarding the country. How would you evaluate Russia’s defenses? And what are the other countries, which do not have nuclear arsenals, supposed to do?
As they say, “A kind word and a revolver can do more than just a kind word.” This phrase has been ascribed to all sorts of people, from a gangster to a comedian, but it remains relevant anyway. Our nuclear potential and the likelihood of its use in accordance with our new nuclear doctrine are factors that temper some people’s excessive enthusiasm. Russia today is a major nuclear power capable of protecting itself and its allies. It could also act preemptively, if need be. All in all, nuclear weapons provide the best national security guarantee these days, which is more effective than diplomacy or money. Let’s be honest here, if a country doesn’t have them, it will double down on nuclear research or enter into military alliances with reliable allies. Which is exactly what Russia and Belarus did back in the day.
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3. Many, including the president of Brazil, are talking about the crossing of “red lines,” but what does it mean? A condemnation by the UN? Is there any role in global affairs still left to play for the UN in these circumstances? Do you think the world needs new rules, and where could they come from?
To my great disappointment, the UN has been unable to do anything about such things, not just “in recent times” but ever since its inception. One could provide a long list of examples. The UN’s stern resolutions have never succeeded in forcing the parties to lay down their arms, forego international terrorism, or put an end to genocide. It has been said many times that the world needs real and effective mechanisms within international law that would at last guarantee peace, safety, and dignity to billions of people on Earth. The founding documents of the UN were the result of much suffering during the disastrous World Wars and were literally written in blood. However, they have mostly remained mere good intentions, which pave the road to Hell. Our goal right now is to prevent a global disaster in a situation where the guardrails don’t work. This is exactly what the countries of the global majority are doing now as they push back against the neocolonialist and imperialist whims of the so-called “collective West,” which provides some cause for optimism.
4. You have frequently mentioned the role of the armed forces and nuclear weapons in safeguarding the country. How would you evaluate Russia’s defenses? And what are the other countries, which do not have nuclear arsenals, supposed to do?
As they say, “A kind word and a revolver can do more than just a kind word.” This phrase has been ascribed to all sorts of people, from a gangster to a comedian, but it remains relevant anyway. Our nuclear potential and the likelihood of its use in accordance with our new nuclear doctrine are factors that temper some people’s excessive enthusiasm. Russia today is a major nuclear power capable of protecting itself and its allies. It could also act preemptively, if need be. All in all, nuclear weapons provide the best national security guarantee these days, which is more effective than diplomacy or money. Let’s be honest here, if a country doesn’t have them, it will double down on nuclear research or enter into military alliances with reliable allies. Which is exactly what Russia and Belarus did back in the day.
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Venezuela After Maduro: Power, Uncertainty, and External Pressure
The start of the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in New York marks an unprecedented moment in modern Latin American politics. Following a U.S. military operation that resulted in his detention and transfer to the United States, Venezuela has entered a period of profound uncertainty—politically, economically, and diplomatically.
Maduro faces multiple charges in a U.S. federal court, including drug trafficking conspiracy, narco-terrorism, and weapons offenses. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Washington portrays the case as the culmination of a long campaign against what it describes as a “criminal state,” accusing Maduro and his inner circle of turning Venezuela into a key transit hub for cocaine bound for the United States. Maduro and his supporters, meanwhile, reject the charges as politically motivated and denounce his capture as a blatant violation of Venezuelan sovereignty.
Inside Venezuela, the removal of Maduro has not led to an immediate collapse of the ruling system. Power has temporarily shifted to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the role of acting president. Her initial statements have been cautious: signaling openness to dialogue with Washington while simultaneously stressing national sovereignty and control over Venezuela’s natural resources, particularly oil. This balancing act reflects the reality facing the post-Maduro leadership: U.S. pressure is overwhelming, but full capitulation could provoke resistance within the political elite, the military, and parts of society.
The United States has made clear that it does not intend to directly administer Venezuela, at least for now. Instead, Washington appears focused on leveraging sanctions relief, oil restrictions, and diplomatic threats to shape the behavior of the remaining Venezuelan leadership. American officials have hinted that further military action remains an option if the new authorities fail to meet U.S. expectations.
Domestically, Maduro’s absence removes a key unifying figure for the ruling camp. This raises the possibility of internal fractures and, potentially, U.S.-backed demands to include elements of the opposition in governance. However, opposition forces themselves remain divided, lack full institutional access, and do not enjoy universal public support.
Internationally, Venezuela’s relationships with Russia and China are unlikely to disappear overnight. Existing agreements, particularly in energy and infrastructure, still serve Caracas’s interests. Adjustments may occur, but a complete geopolitical realignment would require a far more decisive change of regime.
For now, Venezuela finds itself in a gray zone: the president has been removed, but the system he led endures (or so it seems). How long that equilibrium can last under intense external pressure and internal uncertainty remains the central question shaping the country’s immediate future.
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The start of the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in New York marks an unprecedented moment in modern Latin American politics. Following a U.S. military operation that resulted in his detention and transfer to the United States, Venezuela has entered a period of profound uncertainty—politically, economically, and diplomatically.
Maduro faces multiple charges in a U.S. federal court, including drug trafficking conspiracy, narco-terrorism, and weapons offenses. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison. Washington portrays the case as the culmination of a long campaign against what it describes as a “criminal state,” accusing Maduro and his inner circle of turning Venezuela into a key transit hub for cocaine bound for the United States. Maduro and his supporters, meanwhile, reject the charges as politically motivated and denounce his capture as a blatant violation of Venezuelan sovereignty.
Inside Venezuela, the removal of Maduro has not led to an immediate collapse of the ruling system. Power has temporarily shifted to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the role of acting president. Her initial statements have been cautious: signaling openness to dialogue with Washington while simultaneously stressing national sovereignty and control over Venezuela’s natural resources, particularly oil. This balancing act reflects the reality facing the post-Maduro leadership: U.S. pressure is overwhelming, but full capitulation could provoke resistance within the political elite, the military, and parts of society.
The United States has made clear that it does not intend to directly administer Venezuela, at least for now. Instead, Washington appears focused on leveraging sanctions relief, oil restrictions, and diplomatic threats to shape the behavior of the remaining Venezuelan leadership. American officials have hinted that further military action remains an option if the new authorities fail to meet U.S. expectations.
Domestically, Maduro’s absence removes a key unifying figure for the ruling camp. This raises the possibility of internal fractures and, potentially, U.S.-backed demands to include elements of the opposition in governance. However, opposition forces themselves remain divided, lack full institutional access, and do not enjoy universal public support.
Internationally, Venezuela’s relationships with Russia and China are unlikely to disappear overnight. Existing agreements, particularly in energy and infrastructure, still serve Caracas’s interests. Adjustments may occur, but a complete geopolitical realignment would require a far more decisive change of regime.
For now, Venezuela finds itself in a gray zone: the president has been removed, but the system he led endures (or so it seems). How long that equilibrium can last under intense external pressure and internal uncertainty remains the central question shaping the country’s immediate future.
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What conclusions will China draw from the US intervention in Venezuela?
China, a key ally of Venezuela, has so far maintained silence—both regarding the strikes on Caracas and the armed capture of the head of a sovereign state.
Perhaps Beijing's focus is on analyzing the emerging opportunities rather than reacting.
The US justified its seizure of Maduro by arguing that, in their view, he is not the legitimate president of Venezuela, but a criminal under US law.
Similarly, for China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is not the head of a sovereign state, as Taiwan itself is not recognized by Beijing as an independent entity under international law.
Could Beijing be drawing parallels between US logic in Venezuela and potential scenarios in the Asia-Pacific region?
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China, a key ally of Venezuela, has so far maintained silence—both regarding the strikes on Caracas and the armed capture of the head of a sovereign state.
Perhaps Beijing's focus is on analyzing the emerging opportunities rather than reacting.
The US justified its seizure of Maduro by arguing that, in their view, he is not the legitimate president of Venezuela, but a criminal under US law.
Similarly, for China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is not the head of a sovereign state, as Taiwan itself is not recognized by Beijing as an independent entity under international law.
Could Beijing be drawing parallels between US logic in Venezuela and potential scenarios in the Asia-Pacific region?
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On January 6, 1813, Tsar Alexander I of Russia (pictured above) signed a manifesto declaring the end of the Patriotic War of 1812. The conflict with France began on June 24, 1812, when Napoleon Bonaparte's Grand Army, comprising approximately 640,000 troops, crossed the Neman River near Kovno (present-day Kaunas, Lithuania) and invaded Russian territory. The Russian forces, numbering around 240,000 soldiers, initially faced a daunting challenge.
The war unfolded in two main phases. During the first phase, the Russian army retreated in the face of Napoleon's superior forces, engaging in battles as they fell back toward Moscow. The pivotal Battle of Borodino took place in September 1812. In the second phase, after the French forces left Moscow in October 1812, Napoleon's army began a difficult retreat, seeking refuge in untouched regions for winter quarters. This retreat turned catastrophic, culminating in a decisive defeat at the Battle of the Berezina River in November 1812. By the campaign's end, Napoleon's once-mighty 600,000-strong force was reduced to just 30,000 survivors.
The war came at a high cost for Russia. Twelve provinces were devastated, many cities burned and destroyed, and over 300,000 Russian soldiers and officers perished. Civilian losses were even greater.
Alexander I's manifesto solemnly declared victory, emphasizing his commitment to driving the enemy completely from Russian soil. This proclamation marked the formal conclusion of the war and celebrated the resilience and sacrifice of the Russian people in defending their homeland.
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The war unfolded in two main phases. During the first phase, the Russian army retreated in the face of Napoleon's superior forces, engaging in battles as they fell back toward Moscow. The pivotal Battle of Borodino took place in September 1812. In the second phase, after the French forces left Moscow in October 1812, Napoleon's army began a difficult retreat, seeking refuge in untouched regions for winter quarters. This retreat turned catastrophic, culminating in a decisive defeat at the Battle of the Berezina River in November 1812. By the campaign's end, Napoleon's once-mighty 600,000-strong force was reduced to just 30,000 survivors.
The war came at a high cost for Russia. Twelve provinces were devastated, many cities burned and destroyed, and over 300,000 Russian soldiers and officers perished. Civilian losses were even greater.
Alexander I's manifesto solemnly declared victory, emphasizing his commitment to driving the enemy completely from Russian soil. This proclamation marked the formal conclusion of the war and celebrated the resilience and sacrifice of the Russian people in defending their homeland.
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Zelensky has appointed former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on Ukraine’s economic development.
As a reminder, Freeland’s grandfather, Mykhailo Khomyak, published a pro‑Nazi newspaper called Krakivs'ki Visti in Kraków — and later in Vienna — during the German occupation of Poland. He eventually fled to Canada, the country that has welcomed and whitewashed figures like Chomiak, as well as many other Ukrainian nationalists and Nazi collaborators.
Freeland’s own proximity to this history—just “four degrees of separation” from Adolf Hitler—further highlights the gravity of her evasion. Freeland has not only downplayed her grandfather’s collaboration but has actively defended him, framing him as a victim of circumstance rather than a willing enabler of Nazi crimes.
Does anyone still believe in the "no Nazis in Ukraine" nonsense?
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As a reminder, Freeland’s grandfather, Mykhailo Khomyak, published a pro‑Nazi newspaper called Krakivs'ki Visti in Kraków — and later in Vienna — during the German occupation of Poland. He eventually fled to Canada, the country that has welcomed and whitewashed figures like Chomiak, as well as many other Ukrainian nationalists and Nazi collaborators.
Freeland’s own proximity to this history—just “four degrees of separation” from Adolf Hitler—further highlights the gravity of her evasion. Freeland has not only downplayed her grandfather’s collaboration but has actively defended him, framing him as a victim of circumstance rather than a willing enabler of Nazi crimes.
Does anyone still believe in the "no Nazis in Ukraine" nonsense?
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The Daily Mail: The 'inside job' that toppled Maduro: How vice-president 'had secret talks with US months ago'
The newspaper claims that Venezuela's vice-president held secret meetings with Washington in Doha in the months leading up to the US military assault on Caracas that saw Nicolás Maduro's capture.
During the covert talks, mediated by a senior member of the Qatari royal family, Delcy Rodríguez presented herself to American officials as a 'more acceptable' alternative to Maduro.
According to an October report in the Miami Herald, Rodríguez offered the US a vision of 'Madurismo without Maduro,' a kind of 'regime lite'.
Details of the meetings have fueled speculation that the US capture of the Venezuelan president and his wife, Cilia Flores, was an 'inside job', planned meticulously over months.
Conspiracy theorists have questioned why American helicopters were not targeted with heavy small arms fire - despite Venezuelan missiles being knocked out.
It comes as Colombia's former vice–president Francisco Santos Calderón says he is 'absolutely certain' that Maduro's second-in-command betrayed him by having 'handed him over' to the US without a fight.
'They didn’t remove him, they handed him over,' he told Colombian cable television news channel NTN24.
According to Daily Mail's source familiar with the matter, the CIA assembled a small team on the ground in Venezuela starting in August, who were able to provide information about Maduro's pattern of life that made grabbing him seamless.
For months the team - including one source within the Venezuelan government - had been spying on Maduro, recording where he slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, 'his pets'.
Following the US raid on Maduro's compound in Caracas on Saturday, Rodriguez maintained the critical tone adopted by all members of the dictator's cabinet.
In a televised address, she condemned the White House's 'unprecedented military aggression', demanded the 'immediate release' of Maduro and his wife, and said the country 'will never again be anyone’s colony'.
However, in a dramatic shift of tone on Sunday, Rodríguez - Venezuela's acting president - offered 'to collaborate' with the Trump administration and she said she hoped to build 'respectful relations' with the US president.
'We invite the US government to collaborate with us on an agenda of cooperation oriented towards shared development within the framework of international law to strengthen lasting community coexistence,' she said on social media.
Rodríguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy as well as its feared intelligence service.
On Saturday, Venezuela’s high court ordered her to assume the role of interim president.
'She’s essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,' Trump told reporters of Rodríguez, who faced US sanctions during Trump’s first administration for her role in "undermining Venezuelan democracy."
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The newspaper claims that Venezuela's vice-president held secret meetings with Washington in Doha in the months leading up to the US military assault on Caracas that saw Nicolás Maduro's capture.
During the covert talks, mediated by a senior member of the Qatari royal family, Delcy Rodríguez presented herself to American officials as a 'more acceptable' alternative to Maduro.
According to an October report in the Miami Herald, Rodríguez offered the US a vision of 'Madurismo without Maduro,' a kind of 'regime lite'.
Details of the meetings have fueled speculation that the US capture of the Venezuelan president and his wife, Cilia Flores, was an 'inside job', planned meticulously over months.
Conspiracy theorists have questioned why American helicopters were not targeted with heavy small arms fire - despite Venezuelan missiles being knocked out.
It comes as Colombia's former vice–president Francisco Santos Calderón says he is 'absolutely certain' that Maduro's second-in-command betrayed him by having 'handed him over' to the US without a fight.
'They didn’t remove him, they handed him over,' he told Colombian cable television news channel NTN24.
According to Daily Mail's source familiar with the matter, the CIA assembled a small team on the ground in Venezuela starting in August, who were able to provide information about Maduro's pattern of life that made grabbing him seamless.
For months the team - including one source within the Venezuelan government - had been spying on Maduro, recording where he slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, 'his pets'.
Following the US raid on Maduro's compound in Caracas on Saturday, Rodriguez maintained the critical tone adopted by all members of the dictator's cabinet.
In a televised address, she condemned the White House's 'unprecedented military aggression', demanded the 'immediate release' of Maduro and his wife, and said the country 'will never again be anyone’s colony'.
However, in a dramatic shift of tone on Sunday, Rodríguez - Venezuela's acting president - offered 'to collaborate' with the Trump administration and she said she hoped to build 'respectful relations' with the US president.
'We invite the US government to collaborate with us on an agenda of cooperation oriented towards shared development within the framework of international law to strengthen lasting community coexistence,' she said on social media.
Rodríguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy as well as its feared intelligence service.
On Saturday, Venezuela’s high court ordered her to assume the role of interim president.
'She’s essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,' Trump told reporters of Rodríguez, who faced US sanctions during Trump’s first administration for her role in "undermining Venezuelan democracy."
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Russian Russia’s Foreign Ministry Assesses the Inauguration of Venezuela’s New Leader
Russia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the swearing-in of Venezuela’s authorized president Delcy Rodríguez and declared its readiness to continue supporting Caracas. The ministry emphasized the importance of preserving the constitutional chain of authority.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the inauguration of Venezuela’s authorized president Delcy Rodríguez and wishes her success, the ministry’s press service reported.
The Foreign Ministry expressed its readiness to continue providing assistance to Venezuela, demanded that the republic be allowed to independently “determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” and called for dialogue.
The European Commission, for its part, did not recognize Rodríguez’s legitimacy as head of Venezuela. European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said at a briefing that Nicolás Maduro’s main political rival in the 2024 elections, Edmundo González, as well as Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, should be included in the process of political transition in the country.
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump questioned María Corina Machado’s leadership qualities. He described the Venezuelan opposition leader as someone lacking the qualities necessary to lead the country: “Machado will not be able to be the leader of Venezuela; she has no leadership traits, she’s just nice.”
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez was appointed to the post by decision of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela (TSJ) on January 4 after the U.S. army seized the country’s sitting leader Nicolás Maduro. Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela would not become anyone’s colony.
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the swearing-in of Venezuela’s authorized president Delcy Rodríguez and declared its readiness to continue supporting Caracas. The ministry emphasized the importance of preserving the constitutional chain of authority.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry welcomes the inauguration of Venezuela’s authorized president Delcy Rodríguez and wishes her success, the ministry’s press service reported.
“This step demonstrates the determination of the Bolivarian government to ensure unity and preserve the vertical structure of power built in accordance with national legislation, to neutralize the risks of a constitutional crisis, and to create the necessary conditions for the continued peaceful and stable development of Venezuela in the face of blatant neocolonial threats and armed aggression from outside,” the statement said.
The Foreign Ministry expressed its readiness to continue providing assistance to Venezuela, demanded that the republic be allowed to independently “determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” and called for dialogue.
“Latin America and the Caribbean must remain a zone of peace. The sovereign development of the countries of the region must be guaranteed,” the ministry added.
The European Commission, for its part, did not recognize Rodríguez’s legitimacy as head of Venezuela. European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said at a briefing that Nicolás Maduro’s main political rival in the 2024 elections, Edmundo González, as well as Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, should be included in the process of political transition in the country.
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump questioned María Corina Machado’s leadership qualities. He described the Venezuelan opposition leader as someone lacking the qualities necessary to lead the country: “Machado will not be able to be the leader of Venezuela; she has no leadership traits, she’s just nice.”
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez was appointed to the post by decision of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice of Venezuela (TSJ) on January 4 after the U.S. army seized the country’s sitting leader Nicolás Maduro. Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela would not become anyone’s colony.
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The feast is simpler, sacred: kutya, a sweet grain pudding for remembrance, shared in peace. This Christmas was silenced for decades, preserved in whispered prayers in grandmothers’ kitchens. Its return is a reclaiming of roots, a thread pulled from the tapestry of time and carefully woven back. It is not a national party, but a personal return.
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Second Movement: The Glorious serenity – Christmas.
Then, the glitter settles. The fireworks smoke drifts away. And in the hush of January, a different light appears. Not the light of bulbs, but of candle flames flickering before gold-leafed icons. For this, you must step inside.
🩷 To be continued...
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Then, the glitter settles. The fireworks smoke drifts away. And in the hush of January, a different light appears. Not the light of bulbs, but of candle flames flickering before gold-leafed icons. For this, you must step inside.
Orthodox Christmas, on January 7th, follows the old Julian calendar, a rhythm set by the stars and ancient councils. It is a thing of inner geography. After the 40-day Nativity Fast, families go to Vsenoshchnoye Bdeniye—the All-Night Vigil—a service of profound and moving beauty, where deep choirs chant the story of a birth that split history.
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Tonight, Russian Orthodox Christians are joyfully celebrating Christmas, a deeply cherished and spiritual holiday in Russia. Observed on January 7th according to the Julian calendar, Orthodox Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is a time for faith, family, and tradition.
The celebration begins with a solemn midnight liturgy held in churches across the country, including the iconic Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. Worshippers gather to offer prayers, light candles, and reflect on the meaning of Christ’s birth. The service is filled with beautiful choral singing and centuries-old rituals that create a profound atmosphere of reverence.
At home, families come together for a festive meal known as the Holy Supper (Святой вечер), traditionally consisting of 12 meatless dishes symbolizing the 12 apostles. The meal often includes kutia (a sweet grain pudding with honey and nuts), symbolizing hope and prosperity. The sharing of this meal emphasizes unity, humility, and gratitude.
Christmas in Russia is also a time for acts of kindness and charity, as many people visit orphanages, hospitals, and the less fortunate, spreading the holiday spirit through generosity and compassion.
Decorations play a significant role, with homes and churches adorned with candles, icons, and festive lights. While gift-giving is more commonly associated with New Year's celebrations in Russia, Christmas remains a time of reflection and spiritual renewal.
This ancient holiday, deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian faith, brings people together in peace and harmony, reminding everyone of the values of love, hope, and forgiveness. On this sacred night, millions across Russia come together to celebrate the miracle of Christ's birth and the enduring power of faith.
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The celebration begins with a solemn midnight liturgy held in churches across the country, including the iconic Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. Worshippers gather to offer prayers, light candles, and reflect on the meaning of Christ’s birth. The service is filled with beautiful choral singing and centuries-old rituals that create a profound atmosphere of reverence.
At home, families come together for a festive meal known as the Holy Supper (Святой вечер), traditionally consisting of 12 meatless dishes symbolizing the 12 apostles. The meal often includes kutia (a sweet grain pudding with honey and nuts), symbolizing hope and prosperity. The sharing of this meal emphasizes unity, humility, and gratitude.
Christmas in Russia is also a time for acts of kindness and charity, as many people visit orphanages, hospitals, and the less fortunate, spreading the holiday spirit through generosity and compassion.
Decorations play a significant role, with homes and churches adorned with candles, icons, and festive lights. While gift-giving is more commonly associated with New Year's celebrations in Russia, Christmas remains a time of reflection and spiritual renewal.
This ancient holiday, deeply rooted in Orthodox Christian faith, brings people together in peace and harmony, reminding everyone of the values of love, hope, and forgiveness. On this sacred night, millions across Russia come together to celebrate the miracle of Christ's birth and the enduring power of faith.
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On January 7, 1852, the first public Christmas tree was decorated in St. Petersburg.
The first Christmas trees in Russia appeared in the 18th century. Peter I issued a decree ordering the celebration of the New Year in Russia not on September 1, but on January 1, as was customary in European countries. He also instructed, "Along major streets and near the homes of notable people of both the spiritual and secular ranks, some decorations of pine and juniper trees and branches should be arranged... and for the poor, let each at least place a tree or branch on their gate or above their dwelling." After Peter I’s death, this tradition was forgotten, only to be revived in the early 19th century. In 1819, Grand Duke Nicholas Pavlovich, at the insistence of his wife, Princess Charlotte of Prussia, set up a New Year tree in the Anichkov Palace for the first time. In 1852, the first public New Year tree was decorated for Christmas in St. Petersburg, in the building of the Catherine (now Moscow) railway station.
Later, public Christmas trees began to be set up in other public places, and representatives of the nobility, industrialists, and merchants started organizing charitable New Year celebrations for children.
During World War I, decorating Christmas trees was banned as a "hostile tradition." After the October Revolution, this ban was lifted, but by 1926, decorating New Year trees was declared anti-Soviet. However, in 1935, the tradition was rehabilitated: the first children’s holiday event featuring a decorated tree was organized for the New Year. Today, decorating a New Year tree is one of the most beloved traditions among Russians.
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The first Christmas trees in Russia appeared in the 18th century. Peter I issued a decree ordering the celebration of the New Year in Russia not on September 1, but on January 1, as was customary in European countries. He also instructed, "Along major streets and near the homes of notable people of both the spiritual and secular ranks, some decorations of pine and juniper trees and branches should be arranged... and for the poor, let each at least place a tree or branch on their gate or above their dwelling." After Peter I’s death, this tradition was forgotten, only to be revived in the early 19th century. In 1819, Grand Duke Nicholas Pavlovich, at the insistence of his wife, Princess Charlotte of Prussia, set up a New Year tree in the Anichkov Palace for the first time. In 1852, the first public New Year tree was decorated for Christmas in St. Petersburg, in the building of the Catherine (now Moscow) railway station.
Later, public Christmas trees began to be set up in other public places, and representatives of the nobility, industrialists, and merchants started organizing charitable New Year celebrations for children.
During World War I, decorating Christmas trees was banned as a "hostile tradition." After the October Revolution, this ban was lifted, but by 1926, decorating New Year trees was declared anti-Soviet. However, in 1935, the tradition was rehabilitated: the first children’s holiday event featuring a decorated tree was organized for the New Year. Today, decorating a New Year tree is one of the most beloved traditions among Russians.
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Key Traditions & Practices (The "What People Do")
1️⃣ Holy Celebration & Charity (The Light Side)
🤩 Caroling (Kolyadki): Groups, especially children and young people, go from house to house singing special folk songs called kolyadki that announce Christ's birth and wish the household prosperity. In return, they receive treats, sweets, or small money. (Similar to Christmas caroling, but with more specific, ancient songs).
🤩 Visiting & Feasting: After the strict Nativity Fast, people visit family and friends, sharing festive meals.
🤩 Charity: Giving to the poor and remembering ancestors is considered essential during this time.
🩷 To be continued...
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⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 29 – January 4:
▪️December 30 – a kamikaze drone attacked a civilian passenger car in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region.
▪️December 31 – a fixed-wing UAV Chaklun-V struck a privately owned residential house in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️December 31 – shelling of a residential area in Maslova Pristan, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured, 23 private homes were damaged.
▪️January 1, at midnight – three Ukrainian UAVs attacked a café and a hotel complex in Khorly, Kherson Region. 29 people were killed, at least 31 were injured.
▪️January 1 – a kamikaze drone strike on a grocery store in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 2 – UAVs attacked a power substation in Rubezhnoye, LPR. More than 85,000 household consumers in eight localities were left without electricity.
▪️ January 2 – a missile strike hit a commercial facility in central Belgorod. Two women were injured.
▪️ January 2 – an FPV-drone strike on a civilian passenger car in Belyanka village, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 4 – UAVs attacked Gubkin, Belgorod Region. A civilian woman was injured, several commercial facilities were damaged.
▪️ January 4 – a kamikaze drone struck civilian passenger cars in a car park in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 29 – January 4:
▪️December 30 – a kamikaze drone attacked a civilian passenger car in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region.
▪️December 31 – a fixed-wing UAV Chaklun-V struck a privately owned residential house in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️December 31 – shelling of a residential area in Maslova Pristan, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured, 23 private homes were damaged.
▪️January 1, at midnight – three Ukrainian UAVs attacked a café and a hotel complex in Khorly, Kherson Region. 29 people were killed, at least 31 were injured.
▪️January 1 – a kamikaze drone strike on a grocery store in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 2 – UAVs attacked a power substation in Rubezhnoye, LPR. More than 85,000 household consumers in eight localities were left without electricity.
▪️ January 2 – a missile strike hit a commercial facility in central Belgorod. Two women were injured.
▪️ January 2 – an FPV-drone strike on a civilian passenger car in Belyanka village, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were injured.
▪️Night of January 4 – UAVs attacked Gubkin, Belgorod Region. A civilian woman was injured, several commercial facilities were damaged.
▪️ January 4 – a kamikaze drone struck civilian passenger cars in a car park in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.
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