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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👆By the same logic—or postulate, if you prefer—Taiwan needs to be part of China. And Ukraine, just as certainly, needs to be part of Russia (along with a few other places, for that matter). Don’t you think?

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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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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.

“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.

🩷 To be continued...
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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.

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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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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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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