Trump/Rubio Rule Venezuela Directly; Seize Oil; Chavista Gov In Control; Kiev Purges SBU Chief (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and reminder to like and subscribe
0:28 - Discussion of the situation in Venezuela
1:02 - Confirmation of President Maduro's indictment by the U.S.
4:01 - Analysis of the U.S. indictment's claims against Maduro
6:07 - Speculation on potential collusion between U.S. and Venezuelan officials
8:49 - Overview of the current state of the Venezuelan government
10:35 - Vice President Gonzalez assumes control of Venezuela
12:29 - International reactions to Maduro's abduction
14:27 - Summary of President Trump's press conference following the operation
19:25 - Implications of U.S. control over Venezuela
23:00 - European concerns regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela
27:30 - Discussion of the shift in U.S. foreign policy towards spheres of influence
34:30 - Analysis of the economic situation in Germany
56:08 - Summary of Ukraine's internal political changes and ongoing conflict
1:16:05 - Conclusion and reminders to support the channel



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 6, 2026.]