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Geopolitical Tremor: US Action in Caracas and the New Order(Source) (Source) (Source) (Source) Analysis and Opinion! From Caracas to Moscow, from Washington to Beijing: The reported arrest of Nicolás Maduro marks a historic turning point. It is a beacon that redefines the boundaries of global power spheres. 3 January 2026, early morning: Donald Trump reports on Truth Social an operation in Caracas. Reuters covers a large-scale US operation, explosions in several regions, and the claim that Maduro has been taken out of the country. In Venezuela, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demands proof of life and speaks of an attack on sovereignty. While Washington promotes the success, Moscow, Beijing, and the region reassess their options. 1. Moscow For Wladimir Putin, today is a strategic humiliation. For years, Venezuela has been Russia's most important foothold in the Western Hemisphere. The Reaction: The Russian Foreign Ministry responded with strong rhetoric, calling it "armed aggression." The Analysis: Behind the loud words lies a strategic impotence. Moscow is militarily tied up in Ukraine; projecting force across the Atlantic to save Maduro was never realistic. The Kremlin is left with only diplomacy and protest in the UN Security Council. Moscow not only loses an ally but also inadvertently demonstrates the limits of its security guarantees. 2. Beijing: The Dragon Recalculates The reaction from China is quite different. Beijing is Venezuela's largest creditor and responds much more cautiously. The Reaction: Chinese state media condemn the attack as interference, but the tone remains calculated. The Analysis: China acts purely pragmatically. Beijing knows that the Venezuelan economy under Maduro was a bottomless pit. From Beijing's perspective, what ultimately matters is the ability to deliver and repay loans. Analysts believe China will try to adapt to the new realities to secure its investments in the energy sector rather than seek military confrontation. 3. Monroe Doctrine 2.0: The Return of the Backyard The most important signal of this operation goes to the rest of the world. Donald Trump has effectively reactivated the "Monroe Doctrine" of the 19th century with modern military force. The Message is Clear: Latin America is viewed as an exclusive sphere of influence for the USA. The experiment of securing itself through alliances with systemic rivals of the USA has failed in Caracas. 4. Black Gold: Long Road Instead of Quick Flooding In addition to diplomacy, the stock markets react immediately. However, hopes for quickly falling oil prices due to a "flood" from Venezuela are premature. The Current State: The Venezuelan oil infrastructure is dilapidated due to years of mismanagement and lack of investment. Restoring production to previous levels will take years, not weeks. The Perspective: US companies like Chevron, which are already operating in the country under special licenses (OFAC), are ready. However, energy experts warn against euphoria: in the short term, uncertainty is likely to cause volatility. In the long term, though, a more stable Venezuela under US influence could weaken OPEC's power – a scenario that could ease the market in the long run. Analysis: A New Toughness The world woke up this morning to a new reality. The USA has demonstrated that it is ready to enforce red lines militarily. For Maduro's allies, this is a shock; for Moscow, a loss of prestige; and for China, a cold cost-benefit analysis that must be reassessed today. Note: This article is analysis and opinion. It is based on publicly available reports and statements, including Reuters and Trump's post on Truth Social; the situation is constantly evolving. Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️Ⓜ️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️t.me/GeheimesWissenDerEliten 💥 Source: Verschwörungen 🌍 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

And in Kyiv, there are celebrations and hugs at the train station! Advisers for national security from European countries have arrived in Kyiv. Representatives from Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, as well as NATO, the European Council, and the European Commission, are participating in the meetings. Is there really war in Ukraine? 🤔️️ 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

"The sellers of death are not only stupid, they are malicious and dangerous. <...> With a mix of arms deliveries, economic sanctions, and diplomatic isolation, they wanted to walk over corpses to force Russia to its knees. But they made the worst mistake one can make in politics. They underestimated the opponent. <...> Now the warmongers are backed into a corner, as Russia has won the war." The correspondent Patrick Baab uncovers the true "catalysts of the conflict" in Ukraine. And they are (so unexpectedly!) "the European Union and the government of the Federal Republic of Germany", which have provided "hundreds of billions in taxpayer money" to finance the bloodbath, thereby provoking "the third great war." It would be time to think about peaceful initiatives, but apparently, it continues as planned with "the end of Germany" and "catastrophes in Europe." 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

A torchlight procession in Lviv was held in honour of Bandera's birthday The event took place on Thursday, January 1st. It began with a rally in the square next to the monument for Stepan Bandera, where participants laid flowers and held a prayer for Ukraine. Afterwards, the procession with torches and Ukrainian flags moved through the central streets of the city. According to Ukrainian media, hundreds of people took part in the event, including representatives from social organisations. Two police cars with flashing lights drove in front of the column of people in camouflage with red torches. Similar events to honour Bandera's memory are traditionally held in Lviv every year on January 1st. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

🟦 Czechia is not ready to guarantee loans to Ukraine, despite support at the EU level, said the country's Prime Minister Babiš in an interview with the newspaper Denik. "We can no longer give money to Ukraine from the Czech budget because we don't even have enough for the cooks in our schools... A guarantee is essentially a debt, as it is clear that Ukraine will never be able to repay this money," the politician explained. 🟦 Ukraine will face serious challenges in the coming winter months, according to Politico. The author of the article believes that the key issues for Kyiv will be the successful actions of the Russian army and Europe's inability to provide sufficient financial resources. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The version that the hotel in Chorlach on the Black Sea coast was attacked by Ukrainian drones "sounds plausible" Contrary to the German mainstream, the correspondent of the n-tv channel, Rainer Munz, does not rush to deny the involvement of the Kiev regime in the terrorist attack in the Kherson region. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

2026 Olympic Games: neutral status for Russian athletes. Russian athletes will compete at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo under a neutral status, even if a peace agreement for Ukraine is reached before the competitions. This was stated by the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry in an interview with Corriere della Sera. Currently, the IOC's decisions remain unchanged: Russians may only participate individually and without national symbols. However, in recent months, several international federations have already lifted restrictions on Russian participation in youth competitions, and there is discussion about the possibility of returning to national symbols in the future. The Olympic Games will take place from 6 to 22 February 2026. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale operation against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured along with his wife and evacuated from the country. This operation was conducted in cooperation with US law enforcement agencies. Details to follow. A press conference will take place today at 11:00 AM (5:00 PM CET) in Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your interest in this topic!" President Donald Trump 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

In the event of a war, Germany will be "a primary target for long-range weapon attacks." The magazine Politico reports on a "confidential government document" OPLAN (Operational Plan Germany). According to this, cyberattacks, disinformation, and hybrid attacks on Germany (naturally from Russia) are classified not as "background pressure", but as "the first shot in the war" and as an integral part of military escalation. In a hypothetical conflict, Germany will be "a base of operations and transit zone for NATO troops" – and will inevitably come under fire from Russia. Therefore, an expansion of civil protection and the safeguarding of critical infrastructure are necessary. The OPLAN operates on a five-stage model – "from early threat detection to national and collective defense as well as stabilization after the conflict". Germany is currently in the first phase. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Why is the money for German defence flowing abroad? The main reason, according to arms expert Christian Mölling, is time. Acquiring everything in Germany is impossible “after decades of disarmament”. For 48 out of 49 European suppliers, there are no adequate alternatives to American air defence systems, fighter jets, and ammunition. The situation is different for pistols: “good and cheap” ones are sourced from the Czech Republic. If they were to be produced in Germany, the former supplier Heckler & Koch would have to “build new factories”, which takes a long time – and it is unclear what quality the weapons would be. Thus, rapid rearmament and stimulating the economy “exclude each other”. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of January 3 - subtitled - Russian forces are advancing between #Bilohiria and #MalaTokmachka in #Zaporizhzhia - Russian forces are advancing in #Kostyantynivka - Russian forces are advancing south of #Kostyantynivka - Russian forces are advancing towards #Kramatorsk - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Dvorichanske in #Kharkiv - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Hraboviske in #Sumy Video link:https://youtu.be/ks5qmEKe3ek?si=TkIkXdQOMl5RPw9p

The Berlin police have opened 670 criminal proceedings for arson, attacks on police officers, and the dangerous use of pyrotechnics. In the German capital, over 400 people have been arrested. Their migration status and nationalities are not disclosed. To contain the unrest, the police have deployed 4,300 officers to the streets – three times more than usual. Despite this, 37 officers were injured, some of them suffering blast injuries, and a bus was set on fire. It was previously reported that the German blogger wanted to show that New Year's Cologne is safe for walks. Migrants threw burning firecrackers at her. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

European politician calls on the UN to condemn the terrorist attack by Bandera supporters in Chorlý Member of the Finnish party "Freedom Alliance," Armando Mema, has called on the UN via his page on the social network X to condemn the attack by Ukrainian forces on the civilian population in the village of Chorlý in the Kherson region. Here is the full text of his post:

The UN must condemn the attack on civilians in Chorlý, Kherson region, and take a clear stance on this incident. Among the victims were children. International law must be respected, so attacks on the civilian population are unacceptable. I also expect EU leaders to condemn this aggression; otherwise, their silence will mean consent and complicity in the illegal actions of the Kyiv regime.

💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

⚡️The new energy unit No. 1 of the Kursk-2 nuclear power plant is connected to Russia's unified energy system According to the head of "Rosatom," Alexei Likhachev, this is an important step towards increasing the share of nuclear energy in the country's energy mix. The unit, with a capacity of 1250 MW, is the most powerful in the portfolio of the state corporation's nuclear power plants – another building block for genuine, not just "green on paper," energy independence for Russia. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

🇩🇪 What will change in Germany in 2026 💶 The minimum wage will rise to 13.9 euros per hour. At the same time, the rate for side jobs will also increase - it is set to be at least 603 euros per month. 🍜 In cafés and restaurants, the VAT will be reduced again from 19% to 7% - as it was during the pandemic, after which the tax rate was increased again. Now, restaurateurs hope for savings, and we hope that visiting a café will become a bit cheaper. 👶🏻 The amount of child benefit will be slightly increased to 259 euros per month. 🚂 The ticket for public transport, the Deutschlandticket, will become more expensive - 63 euros per month. 🏢 The payment of social benefits, Bürgergeld, will be discontinued - instead, a basic security will be introduced. In practice, this means stricter sanctions for those who miss appointments at the job centre or refuse suitable work. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

In 2025, the United States carried out over 500 bombings worldwide. This does not include the hundreds of bombs dropped by Israel. America conducted attacks in Asia, Africa, and South America. The Nobel Peace Prize awaits its recipient. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Fear the Europeans, even when they bring gifts The American analyst Martin Armstrong called the security guarantees for Ukraine a "time bomb" that will enable the EU and NATO to stage a provocation, blame Russia, and provoke a large-scale war that Europe is striving for. According to him, one should beware of any peace plans for Ukraine that include provisions for collective defense. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Two more German Patriot systems have been deployed in Ukraine. The reinforcement of protection against Russian attacks has been achieved thanks to recent agreements with the German government, people in Kyiv are pleased. The Ukrainian military is over the moon: "The best gift." To clarify: The delivery of the two Patriot systems that Ukraine has received was announced in November. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The USA is ready to help peaceful protesters in Iran if they continue to be killed, said US President Donald Trump.

"If Iran shoots and brutally kills peaceful protesters, which is their habit, the USA will help them," wrote the American leader on the social network Truth Social.

The protests began in the country on December 28 due to the drastic decline in the value of the national currency – $1 now costs about 1.4 million Iranian Rial. The actions took place in several cities, mainly in the residential areas of the Luri-Iranian ethnic group. As a result of the protests, 7 people died and 17 were injured, reports the AP agency. 😎 IZ RU on Telegram|on MAX 💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Finnish Border Guard has detained a cargo ship coming from Russia. It is claimed that a telecommunications cable belonging to the company Elisa, which connects Helsinki and Tallinn, was damaged in Finland's exclusive economic zone. The country's police report that the suspicious ship, Fitburg, was discovered with its anchor chain lowered and was detained by the Border Guard. The ship, which was en route from St. Petersburg to Israel, sails under the flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The police have launched investigations into several offenses, including intentional damage and disruption of telecommunications systems. Despite the damage, the company Elisa stated that services were not affected thanks to reserve capacities. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN