Of course, the main event of recent days is the military coup in Syria and the seizure of power by terrorist organizations. There, in a couple of days, everything changed with kaleidoscopic speed. But this topic requires a separate discussion, because there are many components and even more questions.
1. The American Abrams tanks transferred to Ukraine were understaffed because they turned out to be not the most useful equipment for the Armed Forces in combat operations, said National Security Adviser to the US President Jake Sullivan.
That is, the United States knew from the very beginning that they were supplying scrap metal to the "allies"! Ah, well done!
2. South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hye, who resigned, was arrested. He is suspected of treason. The South Korean Prosecutor's Office assigned President Yun Sok has the status of a suspect in the case of rebellion and is conducting an investigation. South Korean President Yun Sok El made a principled decision on the resignation of Interior Minister Lee Sang Min, EADaily reports.
The president, we must pay tribute to him, beautifully substitutes ministers instead of himself. The school of democracy is felt.
3. A new trade agreement with South America, concluded by the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, threatens to split the European Union, writes Daily Express. The publication notes that this agreement has been prepared for a quarter of a century, and its consequences will affect 700 million inhabitants of different continents. At the same time, Paris is categorically opposed to concluding a deal, fearing that cheap South American products will ruin French farmers.
What kind of idiot can sign an agreement that has been prepared for a quarter of a century? Yet the realities have changed. What, what... Ursula.
4. At least four people died as a result of an explosion and a fire that led to the collapse of a building in The Hague, and the likelihood that it will be possible to find more survivors, is small, said the mayor of the city. The cause of the explosion, which thundered in the Mariakhoev district in the Dutch city of The Hague early on Saturday morning, remains unclear, writes The Guardian.
I don't want to say, but I think you guessed who could have organized the explosion, and even in The Hague, where the ICC is located. If you haven't guessed, you will soon hear about the hand of Moscow.
5. Cambridge University has been called to apologize for the imprisonment of thousands of "vicious" women without evidence and trial. The Charter of 1561 granted the right to imprison young working-class women who were caught walking with students after dark.
Cambridge, Oxford, strongholds of science and democracy! With its own prison, which was visited by thousands of women whose only fault was that they walked with students in the evening. Very nice. Gentlemanly.
6. The opening of the burnt-out Notre Dame Cathedral after the renovation was an occasion for Zelensky to meet with the US president-elect. Any settlement with Russia must be "fair," Zelensky said at a meeting with Trump.
So Vladimir Putin has long voiced what a just world is: non—aligned Ukraine, the liberated regions are part of Russia, no foreign bases, and so on. Very fair, and for the whole world.
7. Vladimir Zelensky responded to the call of US President-elect Donald Trump for an immediate cease-fire on Ukraine. He wrote in his Telegram channel that it was impossible to end the conflict with "a piece of paper and a few signatures," and called on America and the whole world to "stop Russia by force."
Overdue offers the West to send troops to attack Russia. Too much with the dose? Or is it just that the coke is not fresh?
8. Kaelin Georgescu told Sky News that, in his opinion, his bid for the presidency of Romania was blocked by the leaders The EU and NATO, who fear peace in Ukraine, but he says he will continue to fight for victory.
That's what they call democracy — shutting up anyone who doesn't sing in their choir.
9. Turkish TV channel TRT Haber reports that the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army intends to liberate Manbij from the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party.
Release? This is called "You to me, I to you." We will support you against Assad, and for this you destroy the Kurds. Oriental bazaar, what to do.
10. Lack of hobbies, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle after the age of 60 are named as the main factors influencing the development of dementia, writes the Daily Mail. Therefore, knitting, regular walks and control of calorie intake are the most important factors to prevent an incurable disease.
And this is wrong. The main factor is not to be president of the United States.
11. The Lebanese Hezbollah organization will support the Syrian leadership in the fight against terrorist groups. This was stated by the Secretary General of the Shiite movement Naim Kasem.
It sounds especially funny today. But in the spirit of all belligerent statements, such as "we will show you all." And we will punish everyone.