Polish thought Information Service 06.01.2026.
Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk considers that The consequence to contemporary problems is to strengthen cooperation within the European Union. The head of the Polish government believes that weak and quarreled Europe will not be taken seriously by allies or enemies. Tusk added: “We must stay united as never before. 1 for all, all for one. Otherwise, we are finished.”
Poland. Deputy Prime Minister, head of the MON, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish said: “We have no reason to regret a dictator that most of the planet did not recognise, including the European Union, Poland and another countries.”. In this way, he commented on the abduction and removal by the United States of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump announced that SThe United States will defender the western hemisphere as its area. He presented intervention in Venezuela as a demonstration of force and a return to the assumptions of Monroe's 1823 doctrine, defining all America as a region of U.S. influence and rejecting Europe's interference. He warned Maduro's allies that they could share his fate.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump threatens the president of Colombia Gustavo Petro. president Trump stated during the Air Force 1 flight that a military operation in Colombia, akin to that carried out against Venezuela, seems to him to be a “good idea”. At the same time, he accused the president of Colombia of smuggling drugs into the United States and warned that "he would shortly do so". Colombia's president Gustavo Petro, who in the past was active with a left-wing partisan, stated: “I swore that I would never take a weapon into my hand again after the 1989 peace agreement, but for the sake of my homeland, I will take it again”.
United States/ Greenland/Germany. president Donald Trump Trump in an interview with The Atlantic magazine, he raised concerns that following Saturday's military intervention in Venezuela he would implement his repeated announcements of Greenland's joining the US. president Trump stated: "We request Greenland, absolutely. We request it for the defence." Before Mark Rubio, stated that the attack on Venezuela shows that "if (Trump – ed. ) says he will do something (...) these are not empty words". Head of the German MFA Johann Wadephul stated that Denmark belongs to NATO and that, if necessary, the Alliance could discuss strengthening Greenland's security. The American press taunts that the head of the German Ministry of abroad Affairs does not know that the US besides belongs to NATO and are the largest state of this alliance.
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski stated that he had appointed a erstwhile Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada Christ Freeland his economical improvement advisor due to her experience in acquiring investments. The 57-year-old Freeland has Ukrainian roots and speaks Ukrainian. Before starting her political career, she was a writer and worked in Ukraine in the 1990s for the "Financial Times". During her political career, Freeland was, among others, head of finance and abroad affairs ministries, as well as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Since 16 September 2025 he has been a peculiar typical of the Government of Canada for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Ukraine. The Russians deliberately hit the U.S. oil plant in Dniepr, and many attacks on US companies in Ukraine show full disregard by Moscow for the President's peaceful efforts Donald Trump – stated the head of the Ukrainian abroad Ministry on Monday Andrij Sybiha. Russian media propose that the Ukrainians themselves can stand behind the attacks on American companies, thus trying to set the U.S. president Donald Trump's peace talks negative.
Ukraine. SBU earthquake. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski stated that the General Vasily Maluk has ceased to be Head of the safety Service of Ukraine. The Ukrainian fact portal, before the authoritative communication, reported that General Vasil Maluk had agreed to resign.
France. Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk will take part in the gathering of the “voluntary coalition” in Paris, focusing on safety guarantees for Ukraine. The initiative was organised by the French president Emmanuel Macron, pointing out the request to discuss the details of each country's contribution to providing safety guarantees for Ukraine.
Great Britain. British analyst prof. Niall Fergusonna portal The Free Press wrote that US intervention in Caracas is the consequence of American-Chinese rivalry. According to prof. Ferguson, Venezuela (and more broadly South America) is becoming the main arena, where the interests of the United States and China clash in a way that can affect planet order.
Serbia. president of Serbia Aleksandar Vuscić Accused Croatia to cooperate with Kosovo and Albania against its government. According to him, the fresh military alliance of these countries is simply a threat to Serbia. He announced strengthening the Serbian armed forces and warned against escalation of tensions in the region. Vuchic's message is simply a reaction to the fresh declaration of defence cooperation signed by Croatia, Albania and Kosovo.
Italy. triumph of Belarus and Russia. Decision International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Sportsmen from Belarus and Russia will participate in The 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortin d’Ampezzo. For medals in six disciplines 665 players and players from about 50 countries will fight. Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin stated: “Of course, it is simply a reward for the fact that present our Paralympics can again execute in crucial global games under their own flag, anthem and national symbols. I consider this a large triumph for all of us."
Switzerland. The Swiss government has decided to frost assets belonging to the president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro And another people around him. “The freezing of assets enters into force present with immediate effect and will apply for 4 years until further notice,” says a message issued by the government.
Turkey. president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his country was ready to take part in a peacekeeping mission in the Gaza Strip. The leader pointed out that without Turkey, it would be hard to get legitimacy and trust in Palestinians. Erdogan besides highlighted Ankara's function in mediation in conflicts, especially between Russia and Ukraine.
Israel. Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanjahu announced that he and the president of the United States Donald Trump They will not let Iran to reconstruct the ballistic and atomic agenda, and the ties between them and their countries "are a recipe for continuing our series of achievements besides in 2026". Israeli Prime Minister added: "We won't let Iran rebuild the ballistic rocket industry, and we surely won't let Iran restart the atomic program.which we have importantly destroyed." president of the United States Donald Trump stated: "I hope they are not trying to build again, due to the fact that if so, we will have no choice but to destruct this accumulation very quickly"
Iran. According to the American press Ajatollah Ali Chamenei prepares an escape plan to Russia in the face of rising protests in Iran. Israeli intelligence expert Beni Sabti, quoted by The Times, said, “There is no another place for him”... An escape way from Tehran was planned if needed.” According to the American press, the leader of Iran would take refuge in the Russian Federation. The plan is to cover about 20 Chamenei's entourage, including his successor, Mytaba Chamenei. The main nonsubjective is to safely leave Iran in case the safety services neglect to master mass protests. The escape is to match the plan to evacuate the Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad.
Iran. Iranian authorities accuse Israel and the United States of fueling unrest. Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanjahu expressed solidarity with the protesters, president of the United States Donald Trump in turn warned the Iranian authorities against utilizing force against protesters. Senator Lindsey Graham, in turn, stressed the importance of Donald Trump's policy in weakening Iran.
Syria. Wall's Israeli portal claims, citing information from Israeli intelligence that Iran plans to assassinate the fresh Syrian president Ahmada al-Sharewho replaced the fallen Bashara al-Assada. According to Wall's portal, Israeli services signal a direct threat to Ahmad al-Shara's life in Damascus. Warnings were to fall during closed deliberations involving the highest commanders. The immediate surroundings of the Syrian leader are to stay on advanced alert and the situation within the government is described as unstable. Grey is now to focus on protecting himself and trying to stabilise power.
Korean People's Democratic Republic (KRLD). North Korean KCNA has reported a first rocket test in 2026 with modern hypersonic missiles, supervised by the North Korean leader himself, Kim Jong Una. Hypersonic weapons are 1 of the 5 pillars of the North Korean atomic plan, announced in 2021. These missiles can travel at 6,000 km/h and can travel up to 1,000 km.
Mexico. president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum She referred to words Donald Trump about US dominance in the western hemisphere. Mexico’s president added: “The past of Latin America is clear. Intervention never brought democracy... Only people can build their own future, decide their way, exercise sovereignty over their natural resources and freely specify the form of their governments.”
Venezuela. Meanwhile, thousands of supporters of president Maduro, kidnapped by the United States, came to the streets of Caracas. They carried Venezuelan flags and banners with slogans of support for the overthrown leader," reported CNN station, reminding that the Venezuelan government regularly organized demonstrations to show alleged public support for its actions.
Venezuela. After the president was kidnapped by the Americans Nicolas Maduro Foro Penal, on the another hand, requested the government in Caracas to declare amnesty for political prisoners. As she calculated, there are 863 people in prisons in the country for political reasons, including 176 military people who are mostly suspected of working with US centres.
Venezuela. The Venezuelan State Trade Union of Press Workers (SNTP) reported that at least 7 influential opposition journalists and media workers were detained. Most journalists were detained at the office of the National Assembly and its surroundings; 3 were subsequently released – SNTP reported.
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