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Watching the Clash of Civilizations, the Fall of Russia and the U.S. Four decades of Foreign Policy & International Security, Intelligence, Crude Oil, Energy. Inside knowledge. All retired or not much.
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Europe doing what Europe does best.. nothing 🥱
The coming hours & days will be critical. The @europarl.europa.eu has always called for full respect for international law, support for democracy & recognition of legitimate will of the people of Venezuela.
We will continue to support a peaceful, democratic outcome.
We will continue to support a peaceful, democratic outcome.
January 3, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Europe doing what Europe does best.. nothing 🥱
So, here's the deal. The Chavista military stays in power, Trump gets Venezuelan oil. And who gets the drugs? Half and half?
January 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
So, here's the deal. The Chavista military stays in power, Trump gets Venezuelan oil. And who gets the drugs? Half and half?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has been sworn in as president of Venezuela...
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American journalists.
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American journalists.
Venezuela vice president Rodriguez in Russia, four sources say
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is in Russia, four sources familiar with her movements said on Saturday, after President Donald Trump said President Nicolas Maduro had been by U.S. forces af...
www.reuters.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has been sworn in as president of Venezuela...
Wait... www.reuters.com/world/americ...
American journalists.
Wait... www.reuters.com/world/americ...
American journalists.
There is no longer a Congress in America. It is filled with helpless people who can DO nothing about Trump (except for those who support him). That is how democracy ended in the US. Elections? What elections? Trump will now remove the weak and helpless Democratic Party.
January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
There is no longer a Congress in America. It is filled with helpless people who can DO nothing about Trump (except for those who support him). That is how democracy ended in the US. Elections? What elections? Trump will now remove the weak and helpless Democratic Party.
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Criminals are running the country, and it’s going to get even worse. Get active now to stop the dictator or regret it for the rest of your life.
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Criminals are running the country, and it’s going to get even worse. Get active now to stop the dictator or regret it for the rest of your life.
This is unbelievable. America has become extremely dangerous for everyone.
January 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
This is unbelievable. America has become extremely dangerous for everyone.
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Europe will be the "world aryan cultural heritage museum and theme park" (tm). Hotels by Trump, powered by Gazprom.
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Europe will be the "world aryan cultural heritage museum and theme park" (tm). Hotels by Trump, powered by Gazprom.
Everything about this case is disgusting: extrajudicial killings of unknown individuals at sea; the capture of a person (no matter who it is) on the territory of another country without the permission of the local authorities with use of military force; Trump's intention to make Venezuela >>>
January 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Everything about this case is disgusting: extrajudicial killings of unknown individuals at sea; the capture of a person (no matter who it is) on the territory of another country without the permission of the local authorities with use of military force; Trump's intention to make Venezuela >>>
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More dangerous talk by the American dictator, suggesting that Mexico may be next.
Trump on Sheinbaum: "The cartels are running Mexico. She's not running Mexico. We could be politically correct & nice and say, 'Oh, yes, she is.' No no. And I've asked her number times, 'Would you like us to take out the cartels?' ... something is gonna have to be done with Mexico."
January 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
More dangerous talk by the American dictator, suggesting that Mexico may be next.
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Don’t worry, the EU will probably condemn him when he invades Greenland.
January 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Don’t worry, the EU will probably condemn him when he invades Greenland.
That's funny.
VP Delcy Rodríguez: “We do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and the first lady.”
They don't even know how they were taken... No witnesses? Their bodyguards didn't see anything? Maybe the DELTA guys just picked him up with his wife somewhere as there was a deal? 😂
VP Delcy Rodríguez: “We do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and the first lady.”
They don't even know how they were taken... No witnesses? Their bodyguards didn't see anything? Maybe the DELTA guys just picked him up with his wife somewhere as there was a deal? 😂
January 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM
That's funny.
VP Delcy Rodríguez: “We do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and the first lady.”
They don't even know how they were taken... No witnesses? Their bodyguards didn't see anything? Maybe the DELTA guys just picked him up with his wife somewhere as there was a deal? 😂
VP Delcy Rodríguez: “We do not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and the first lady.”
They don't even know how they were taken... No witnesses? Their bodyguards didn't see anything? Maybe the DELTA guys just picked him up with his wife somewhere as there was a deal? 😂
The EU supports Trump.
GOOD luck with this.
Next one is Colombia, then Greenland.
The EU goes to Russia.
GOOD luck with this.
Next one is Colombia, then Greenland.
The EU goes to Russia.
Following very closely the situation in Venezuela.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
January 3, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The EU supports Trump.
GOOD luck with this.
Next one is Colombia, then Greenland.
The EU goes to Russia.
GOOD luck with this.
Next one is Colombia, then Greenland.
The EU goes to Russia.
Dear friends of Russia... Think twice.
With what? Stolen washing machines? Doctrine on how to shoot your own retreating soldiers?
www.newsweek.com/russia-ready...
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Russia "ready" to help Venezuela military
There are no barriers to Russia providing friendly countries, like Venezuela, with new Russian technology, a senior official said.
www.newsweek.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Dear friends of Russia... Think twice.
It is quite possible that Maduro ultimately will be sent to Belarus. It's not just for Putin to collect them.
Belarusian dictator Lukashenko held talks in Minsk with an American delegation led by US Special Envoy for Belarus John Cole.
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
It is quite possible that Maduro ultimately will be sent to Belarus. It's not just for Putin to collect them.
Venezuela's Russian $6 billion air defense system didn't even go off.
It's more and more like the Venezuelan military was bought off.
But there were also Russians and Cubans there. So, there must have been an agreement with the Russians as well. But then it's Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine.
It's more and more like the Venezuelan military was bought off.
But there were also Russians and Cubans there. So, there must have been an agreement with the Russians as well. But then it's Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine.
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Venezuela's Russian $6 billion air defense system didn't even go off.
It's more and more like the Venezuelan military was bought off.
But there were also Russians and Cubans there. So, there must have been an agreement with the Russians as well. But then it's Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine.
It's more and more like the Venezuelan military was bought off.
But there were also Russians and Cubans there. So, there must have been an agreement with the Russians as well. But then it's Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine.
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Trump and Hegseth are going to be insufferable as a consequence: parading around like peacocks with hard-ons, crowing about their great success.
Another great distraction from the Epstein Files.
Iran next?
Another great distraction from the Epstein Files.
Iran next?
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Trump and Hegseth are going to be insufferable as a consequence: parading around like peacocks with hard-ons, crowing about their great success.
Another great distraction from the Epstein Files.
Iran next?
Another great distraction from the Epstein Files.
Iran next?
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Law of the jungle. Message to the world: It's now OK for the Chinese or others to do something similar.
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Law of the jungle. Message to the world: It's now OK for the Chinese or others to do something similar.
US aggression against Venezuela (yes, it doesn't matter what kind of regime is in power there, it is aggression because there is no UNSC resolution authorizing any military action) is an extremely bad development for Ukraine (and not only for Taiwan).
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January 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
US aggression against Venezuela (yes, it doesn't matter what kind of regime is in power there, it is aggression because there is no UNSC resolution authorizing any military action) is an extremely bad development for Ukraine (and not only for Taiwan).
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Because it's a special military operation, not a war, right?
This is the result of the inaction of those who talked a lot but did nothing when Trump repeatedly attacked Congress and its powers, broke the law, and continued to do whatever he wanted. >>>
This is the result of the inaction of those who talked a lot but did nothing when Trump repeatedly attacked Congress and its powers, broke the law, and continued to do whatever he wanted. >>>
🇺🇸 The Senate Armed Services Committee was not informed in advance of any potential U.S. military action carried out tonight in Venezuela, - CNN
🇨🇴 Colombian President claims that the United States has struck the Venezuelan parliament building.
🇨🇴 Colombian President claims that the United States has struck the Venezuelan parliament building.
January 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Because it's a special military operation, not a war, right?
This is the result of the inaction of those who talked a lot but did nothing when Trump repeatedly attacked Congress and its powers, broke the law, and continued to do whatever he wanted. >>>
This is the result of the inaction of those who talked a lot but did nothing when Trump repeatedly attacked Congress and its powers, broke the law, and continued to do whatever he wanted. >>>
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The Pentagon’s campaign against suspected drug traffickers in 2025, led by U.S. Southern Command, resulted in 35 known strikes that killed at least 115 since it began in early September.
US campaign against suspected drug traffickers closes year with 35 strikes, 115 killed
U.S. Southern Command reported striking two alleged drug boats on Wednesday, killing five a day after it struck three alleged drug trafficking boats in a convoy.
www.stripes.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The Pentagon’s campaign against suspected drug traffickers in 2025, led by U.S. Southern Command, resulted in 35 known strikes that killed at least 115 since it began in early September.
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🇺🇦🧑🧒🧒 Over 3,000 children are being forcibly evacuated from Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, — Kuleba
The decision was made due to the difficult security situation in frontline communities.
The decision was made due to the difficult security situation in frontline communities.
January 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
🇺🇦🧑🧒🧒 Over 3,000 children are being forcibly evacuated from Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, — Kuleba
The decision was made due to the difficult security situation in frontline communities.
The decision was made due to the difficult security situation in frontline communities.
The recent 'productive' negotiations between the Americans and the Belarusian dictator have yielded results. What a bunch of idiots they managed to gather in the White House.
✈️‼️🇮🇷 At least four Belarusian Il-76 aircraft have landed in Tehran in the past 48 hours, - Militarnyi
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
January 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The recent 'productive' negotiations between the Americans and the Belarusian dictator have yielded results. What a bunch of idiots they managed to gather in the White House.
Why panic? What for?
1. There is NO such thing as 'Trump-mediated' peace talks, Russia doesn't negotiate with Ukraine even through the US. 2. Even if there were 'mediation', derailing this 20-points nonsense isn't such a bad thing.
3. Btw, Russia has already 'derailed' (rejected) it.
4. Fuck them
1. There is NO such thing as 'Trump-mediated' peace talks, Russia doesn't negotiate with Ukraine even through the US. 2. Even if there were 'mediation', derailing this 20-points nonsense isn't such a bad thing.
3. Btw, Russia has already 'derailed' (rejected) it.
4. Fuck them
Ukraine's intelligence warns Russia is planning a false flag attack with mass casualties around Orthodox Christmas—using Western drone debris planted at church sites to blame Kyiv
The goal: derail Trump-mediated peace talks days after the Mar-a-Lago meeting ⤵️
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The goal: derail Trump-mediated peace talks days after the Mar-a-Lago meeting ⤵️
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/02/u...
January 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Why panic? What for?
1. There is NO such thing as 'Trump-mediated' peace talks, Russia doesn't negotiate with Ukraine even through the US. 2. Even if there were 'mediation', derailing this 20-points nonsense isn't such a bad thing.
3. Btw, Russia has already 'derailed' (rejected) it.
4. Fuck them
1. There is NO such thing as 'Trump-mediated' peace talks, Russia doesn't negotiate with Ukraine even through the US. 2. Even if there were 'mediation', derailing this 20-points nonsense isn't such a bad thing.
3. Btw, Russia has already 'derailed' (rejected) it.
4. Fuck them
Ukraine, hit ALL Putin's palaces, they are all legitimate targets.
Horrific scenes from Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential building. Rescue teams are still searching for people trapped under the rubble. Another reminder of Russia’s war crimes against civilians.
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ukraine, hit ALL Putin's palaces, they are all legitimate targets.