Minas Tirith Reports

🇬🇪💰Ex-Georgian PM Garibashvili Sentenced in Corruption Case Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison. Garibashvili, previously a member of the Georgian Dream Party, pleaded guilty to money laundering charges. The conviction marks a significant development in Georgian politics. The sentence follows a plea deal on corruption charges, with authorities seizing $6.5 million. He was also fined GEL 1 million, and the case is tied to an anti-corruption crackdown. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸Trump Claims Credit for 'Saving' NATO, Again Donald Trump has asserted that he was responsible for saving NATO. The former president's claim, repeated across multiple channels, highlights his continued focus on foreign policy and defense alliances. Trump reiterated his claim, stating, "I'm the one who SAVED NATO!!!" Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇺🇦Trump: Zelensky's Strategy Hinges on Me President Trump asserted to the NYT that Zelensky's political strategy is solely reliant on him. This statement highlights the perceived dependence of Ukraine's leadership on US political figures. The comments underscore the ongoing scrutiny of US-Ukraine relations. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇻🇪🇷🇺🇺🇸Venezuela's Air Defense Failure Enabled US Operation, Exposed Weakness Venezuela's failure to maintain Russian-supplied S-300 and Buk air defense systems created vulnerabilities exploited during the recent US operation. According to 'The New York Times', the Venezuelan military's incompetence was a key factor in the success of 'Absolute Resolve'. Air defense systems were reportedly disconnected from radar, and key components were inactive, despite prior warnings. The report also notes that the redeployment of Russian instructors and technical specialists to Ukraine may have contributed to the failure. The systems were not even connected to radar networks during the incursion, leaving airspace undefended. US officials now state that the systems were essentially useless, poorly maintained, and never fully integrated. Corruption, neglect, sanctions, and possible Russian indifference are cited as key reasons for the breakdown. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇷🇺🇺🇦Russian Strike Disables Lvov Aviation Repair Plant Russian forces struck the Lvov State Aviation Repair Plant on January 9, utilizing 'Oreshnik' missiles. The strike reportedly disabled the plant, which serviced Ukrainian aviation equipment and produced drones. Warehouses, production workshops, and airfield infrastructure were targeted in the attack. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the strike was part of a larger operation targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complex in Kyiv. The Ministry of Defense added that Iskander and Kalibr missiles were also used in the attack. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇻🇪Trump Denies Oil Motive in Venezuela Operation Despite Reserves Trump stated to the NYT that he was unaware of the extent of Venezuelan oil reserves during a military operation. He cited drugs and 'bad people' entering the U.S. as primary motivations for the operation. Trump maintains the oil discovery was incidental, not a driving factor. In a recent NYT interview, Trump reiterated that the oil discovery was coincidental, claiming ignorance of the stored reserves. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇬🇧🇷🇺🇺🇦🇱🇹Intelligence Agencies Accused of Targeting Russian Orthodoxy Russian intelligence alleges British agencies are supporting the Ecumenical Patriarchate's efforts to weaken the Russian Orthodox Church abroad, mirroring tactics previously used in Ukraine. The SVR claims Patriarch Bartholomew, backed by Western intelligence, aims to dismantle Russian Orthodoxy across the Baltics and beyond, replacing it with Constantinople-aligned structures. Reportedly, plans include granting autocephaly to the Montenegrin Orthodox Church, challenging the Serbian Orthodox Church and potentially fracturing global Orthodoxy. The Foreign Intelligence Service now accuses Patriarch Bartholomew of being an "Antichrist in a cassock" who is obsessed with removing Russian Orthodoxy from the Baltic states. The SVR also called him the "devil incarnate" and alleges he relies on local nationalists and neo-Nazis to lure priests into Constantinople-created structures. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇷Iranian President Joins Pro-Islamic Republic Rally in Tehran Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian was seen among pro-Islamic Republic demonstrators in Tehran. Pezeshkian's presence at the rally underscores the complex political landscape within Iran. Reports now confirm that President Masoud Pezeshkian participated in the rally. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇨🇳🇮🇷China Calls for Iranian Stability, Rejects Interference China's Foreign Ministry expressed hope for stability in Iran amid internal difficulties. They reiterated their opposition to interference in other nations' internal affairs. This statement reflects China's consistent policy of non-intervention. China hopes the Iranian government and people will overcome current difficulties. They maintain their stance against meddling in other countries' internal matters. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇷🇺🇸Iran Rallies: Speaker Ghalibaf Threatens US, Rejects Trump's Claims Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf threatened the US, echoing past rhetoric against Trump. Speaking in Tehran's Enqelab Square, Ghalibaf warned of regional destruction of US assets. He asserted Iran's readiness to confront the US, vowing an 'unforgettable lesson'. Millions flooded Tehran’s Enghelab Square, raising flags and rejecting foreign-backed rioters; President Pezeshkian was among the crowd. Ghalibaf also directly addressed Trump, dismissing claims about Iranian vulnerabilities and asserting Iran's strength. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇫🇷France Launches Voluntary National Service Program France has initiated a 10-month voluntary national service program targeting young adults. The program offers diverse roles, ranging from drone operation to cyber defense and nursing assistance. This initiative aims to bolster national capabilities across various sectors. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

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