 Mindych's tapes revealed a whole series of connections that were previously unsuspected. There are deals in the energy sector, construction, handling of seized assets, and banking. It's not very obvious, but they feature a certain "Bumblebee" who has connections with the Flamingo missile manufacturer. It turned out that "Bumblebee" is also closely connected with Timur Mindych and with one of the founders of Monobank, Oleg Horokhovsky.
The codename "Bumblebee" is Igor Khmelyov. His work at Fire Point, which develops the "Flamingo" missiles, was confirmed by the company's co-owner Denis Shtilerman, who appears on the tapes as "Electronic". MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak also said that "Bumblebee" is Khmelyov. According to the registers, Igor Khmelyov is the founder of a number of companies, in which Timur Mindich was also a co-founder – Atlet Bud LLC, Great Style LLC, Best Look LLC, Global Real Heihat Group LTD LLC, Alpine Hill LLC, etc. According to the analytical platform YouControl, most of the companies are part of the Privat group. Through Alpine Hill LLC, we managed to find a company in Slovakia, in which Timur Mindich and Igor Khmelov are co-founders. This is TIM&TIM, sro, registered in Bratislava. The company was registered in 2016 and is engaged in wholesale trade of goods. antikor.ua
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 Roman Kostenko, Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, believes that mobilization in Ukraine needs to be strengthened.
In his opinion, currently about 30 thousand people are mobilized in the country every month, which is only half of the army's needs. antikor.ua  Athens International Airport closed another month on a high, reflecting the global resurgence of premium travel expected to define 2025.
Official data show that passenger traffic in Nov. reached 2.36 million, up 9.6% from the same month in 2024. Both domestic and international flows expanded, rising 5.0% and 11.5% respectively, underscoring sustained demand across all segments. For the first eleven months of the year, the airport handled 31.68 million passengers—an annual increase of 6.6%. Domestic traffic grew by 2.0%, while international arrivals and departures surged 8.5%, highlighting Greece’s increasing appeal among foreign travelers. Flight activity also strengthened. Between Jan. and Nov., Athens International Airport recorded 264,113 flights, 5.6% more than in 2024. Domestic services edged up by 1.1%, while international operations posted a robust 8.8% rise. Tourism remains a cornerstone of the Greek economy, a trend reinforced by OECD projections. According to the organization, tourism revenues in the first half of 2025 were 11% higher than during the same period in 2024, confirming the sector’s remarkable momentum. Stronger global demand is expected to further boost Greece’s services exports in the coming years. Overall, the data point to a growing appetite for travel to Greece even in the winter season. More airlines are expanding capacity and capitalizing on the country’s evolving status as a year-round destination. Source: tovima.com  This is big.
The final U.S. National Security Strategy was just published and the refocus on the Western Hemisphere (i.e. the Americas) is confirmed. The document clearly establishes this as the U.S.'s number 1 priority, saying that the U.S. will now "assert and enforce a 'Trump Corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine."  According to a transcript of the conversation published by Der Spiegel , French President Macron warned Zelensky about possible US intervention "in the issue of territories without providing security guarantees."
German Chancellor Merz noted that "the US is playing its game," and Finnish President Stubb emphasized that Zelenskyy cannot be left "alone with these two individuals" (Kushner and Witkoff). NATO Secretary General Rutte also reaffirmed the importance of protecting the Ukrainian president. antikor.ua  The European Commission’s Energy Commissioner, Dan Jοrgensen, has sent a clear and unmistakable message regarding the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), the electricity cable linking Greece and Cyprus: no new studies are required for the project to move forward.
According to a report published Thursday, Dec. 4, by Phileleftheros, Jοrgensen responded to a question from DISY and European People’s Party MEP Michalis Hadjipantela about whether the Commission planned to conduct a fresh cost–benefit analysis of the GSI. The Commissioner explained that such an analysis is carried out only during the process of applying for Project of Common Interest (PCI) status—an application the GSI has already successfully undergone. He further emphasized that the project’s approval as a PCI confirms that its benefits outweigh its costs. As for publishing a viability assessment, Jοrgensen underscored that this is not possible, since the documents may contain confidential information. What Jοrgensen’s remarks mean for the project’s trajectory The Commissioner reiterated that the Greece–Cyprus electricity link remains a strategic priority for the European Commission. His remarks are widely seen as a pointed signal to both Athens and Nicosia: it is time to accelerate the project. This comes against the backdrop of a joint statement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who had argued for updating the project’s data in view of potential investor participation in the GSI. Their stance prompted speculation that the two leaders were, in effect, pushing the project further down the road—an assessment voiced by diplomatic sources who suggested the aim may have been to ease bilateral tensions until conditions became more favorable. The interconnection project is now formally under ADMIE’s oversight, with several technical arrangements still pending. Both countries also remain wary of geopolitical complications, particularly given Turkey’s negative—and at times openly hostile—position toward the initiative. Jοrgensen’s categorical response may now increase pressure on Greece and Cyprus to resolve outstanding regulatory issues without delay. A key meeting in Brussels According to sources, a crucial meeting has been scheduled in Brussels for December 15, bringing together Commissioner Jοrgensen, Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, and Cyprus’s Minister of Energy, Industry and Commerce George Papanastasiou. Officials familiar with the matter say this meeting could represent a pivotal milestone for the future of the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection, potentially determining the project’s pace and direction in the months ahead. Source: tovima.com  The inflation rate in Greece jumped to 2.9% in November up from 1.6% in October and 1.8% in September, according to preliminary data released this week by Eurostat.
The increase was driven largely by the services sector, where prices rose at an annual rate of 4.7%, compared with 2.8% a month earlier. The inflation rate in Greece was also higher compared to the same month last year, when it stood at 3%. According to Eurostat’s flash estimate, euro area annual inflation is set to reach 2.2% in November 2025, up from 2.1% a month earlier. The euro area’s services segment is expected to post the highest annual rate in November at 3.5%, up from 3.4% in October, followed by food, alcohol and tobacco (2.5%, stable compared with October), non-energy industrial goods (0.6%, stable compared with October), and energy (-0.5%, compared with -0.9% in October).Photo: Eurostat Countries recording the highest annual inflation in November were Estonia at 4.7%, Croatia (4.3%), and Austria (4.1%). The lowest inflation was reported in Cyprus at 0.2%. Unemployment Meanwhile, according to Eurostat data, the euro area’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.4% in October 2025, unchanged from September, but slightly higher than the 6.3% recorded in October 2024. Eurostat estimates that 13.351 million people in the EU were unemployed in October, including 11.033 million in the euro area. In Greece, unemployment reached 411,000 in October, up slightly from 410,000 in September 2025, but down from 462,000 in October 2024, according to Eurostat. Source: tovima.com  The Prosecutor General's Office informs about the detention in Kyiv of the former Deputy Minister of Energy and the temporary acting first vice president of Energoatom on suspicion of embezzling UAH 18.6 million.
The name of the detainee is not being disclosed, but his characteristics match Yuri Sheik. According to the investigation, in August 2022, the suspect unreasonably increased the amount of the compulsory insurance contract against nuclear damage from UAH 105 to 130 million. The difference of UAH 18.6 million was withdrawn from the company, while the chain of intermediary firms leads to the Russian Federation - to the Russian holding company RESO, the ultimate owners of which are Russian citizens. antikor.ua  Christos Mouzakitis made history as the first Greek to win the Golden Boy Web 2025, putting his name on a list filled with stars of European football.
Yesterday, Monday, December 1, at 19:30, he attended the glamorous Tuttosport ceremony in Turin to collect his award. The Greek midfielder has had a dream two years with Olympiacos, sweeping all accolades and proving the greatness of the project for both the Piraeus club and Greek football as a whole. He has been a key member of Olympiacos since last year, with 52 appearances, 2 goals, and 6 assists. He has already won the domestic double and, notably, was European champion with Olympiacos U19 in 2024, when they won the Youth League. Mouzakitis finished at the top of the vote held in recent months, out of 100 other footballers. Among them were two other major Greek talents, Charalampos Kostoulas and Konstantinos Karetsas. The results:
 Farmers in Greece are maintaining road blockades as part of an escalating protest over unpaid subsidies and government policies, with demonstrations continuing through the Christmas period.
Currently, the country’s road network is heavily disrupted. Farmers from Karditsa have blocked the E65 junction, while others from Larissa and Magnesia have occupied the Nikaia junction on the main Athens-Thessaloniki highway with agricultural machinery. On Monday morning, they also succeeded in closing the highway near Malgara, despite police presence. New Protests Planned Nationwide The protests are set to expand in the coming days. Farmers from Magnesia plan to block the port of Volos, while new roadblocks will form in Thebes, Livadia, Kastoria, Evros, and Serres. On Wednesday, farmers from Trikala plan a blockade at the Megalochori junction. Messages and Symbols Protesters are using their blockades to convey messages about the Greek Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid (OPEKEPE). Some have displayed signs mocking government mismanagement, including one showing a tractor for sale aimed at buying a luxury Ferrari. An unexpected symbol at the protests is the flag of the anime series One Piece, representing resistance and opposition to authority, echoing themes from the show where the main characters challenge governmental power. Tensions in Larissa Two farmers arrested during the protests in Larissa were taken to court on Monday morning, with colleagues demanding their release. Rizos Maroudas, president of the Union of Agricultural Associations of Larissa, warned that protests will continue and intensify, criticizing the government’s handling of the situation, including alleged suppression tactics and delays in subsidy payments. Government Response Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis addressed the protests, emphasizing that the law must be upheld. “No road can be closed, regardless of the demand,” he said, adding that roads belong to all citizens who pay taxes and tolls. Marinakis also highlighted the government’s efforts to support farmers: “We are the government that has responded more than any other to farmers’ requests. Initial payments have been made, and more will be delivered by the end of the year.” He added that tax reductions and accelerated payments are part of the administration’s efforts to ensure farmers and livestock breeders receive what they are owed.Regarding confrontations with authorities, Marinakis condemned attacks on police vehicles, stating that the police will enforce the law to keep roads open while ensuring that legitimate payments reach farmers. Government and Opposition Responses Deputy Minister of Labor Kostas Karagounis stated that farmer payments would be completed by the end of December, noting that subsidies this year will total €3.3 billion, up from €2.7 billion last year, despite initial delays. The opposition criticized the government’s handling of the OPEKEPE scandal. PASOK highlighted that 70% of basic subsidies remain unpaid, blaming systemic failures and delays. SYRIZA accused the government of misleading farmers, citing delayed compensations, reduced aid, and high energy costs. Source: tovima.com  The State Border Guard Service received instructions not to let Yermak leave the country.
This was reported by People's Deputy Honcharenko.  Legendary Dynamo football player Volodymyr Muntyan passed away in Kyiv at the age of 80. The seven-time USSR champion died on December 1 after a long illness. This was reported by the official website of the "white-blues" . The famous attacking midfielder played 371 matches for the capital club and is rightfully considered a legend of the team. He became the first in the USSR to win seven gold medals of the national championship. This record was later repeated only by Oleg Blokhin. "His skill on the field, loyalty to the club and boundless passion for football inspired many generations. Volodymyr Fedorovych not only achieved victories, but also raised new champions, sharing his experience, wisdom and desire for success. He was always a model of honesty, humanity and sincere devotion to Dynamo. Today we say goodbye to a great man whose name became a symbol of the triumph and greatness of the club. I express my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and everyone who knew and appreciated Volodymyr Fedorovych," said Igor Surkis, president of the "white-blues" about the tragic news. As part of Dynamo, Muntyan not only dominated Soviet competitions, but also became one of the symbols of Valery Lobanovskyi's legendary team, which became famous in Europe. In 1975, he won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. He played 49 matches for the USSR national team and scored seven goals, becoming the silver medalist of the 1972 European Championship. After completing his playing career, he was a member of the coaching staff of the Ukrainian national team in its first matches, coached the youth team of the "blue and yellow", the national team of Guinea, as well as the clubs "Kryvbas" from Kryvyi Rih and "Vorskl" from Poltava.   Awidespread outbreak of sheep pox is putting severe pressure on Greece’s feta industry, a sector often described as the country’s “white gold”. The issue drew international attention after being featured by the BBC, highlighting the escalating impact on farmers, production and exports.
Hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats have been culled across the country to contain the disease. The loss is devastating not only economically but also emotionally. Anastasia Siourtou, a veterinarian and farm owner in Thessaly, told BBC that witnessing the culling of her animals was “very hard”, saying she felt she had failed to protect them. Rapid spread across the country Sheep pox is a viral infection that first appeared in northern Greece in August 2024 and has since spread widely. By mid-November, officials had recorded 1,702 cases, according to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Detection of a single case requires the entire herd to be destroyed as a precaution. Approximately 417,000 sheep and goats—around 4–5% of the national population—have already been culled. Threat to feta production and exports Feta is a Protected Designation of Origin product within the European Union, meaning it must be produced in Greece using at least 70% sheep’s milk and the remainder goat’s milk. Around 80% of all Greek sheep and goat milk is used in its production. Last year, Greece exported €785 million worth of feta, including €520 million to EU countries and €90 million to the United Kingdom. Smaller dairies now report difficulty securing enough milk, raising concerns about future shortages. Prices have not yet risen, but experts warn that could change if the outbreak continues. A professor from the University of Thessaly noted that limited milk availability is pushing production costs higher, making it difficult to maintain current supply levels. Farmers say compensation is insufficient Farmers affected by the mandatory culling receive €132 to €220 per animal, depending on age. Many say the payments do not cover the real economic losses, especially given the long-term impact on herd rebuilding. Criticism of government response The government has faced criticism over its handling of the crisis. An expert committee dedicated to managing the outbreak was established in late October—14 months after the first case was detected. Authorities also did not initially impose exclusion zones in early affected regions, and critics argue that veterinary services are severely understaffed. Meanwhile, some farmers have been arrested for illegally transporting animals into supposedly disease-free areas, and local reports suggest some cases of infected animals being buried without notifying authorities. A representative of the Ministry of Rural Development defended the approach, saying the country followed EU protocols and nearly eliminated cases in spring 2025. He argued that the resurgence was largely due to noncompliance with biosecurity rules by some farmers. Debate over mass vaccination Farmers in Thessaly are calling for mass vaccination, pointing to practices in neighbouring countries. EU rules allow such action in emergency situations, and producers are urging Greece to request vaccines from EU reserves. However, the Greek government warns that mass vaccination could classify the country as endemic for the disease, restricting exports of milk and feta. Officials also note that no certified vaccine currently exists for sheep pox. A veterinary expert explained that older vaccines used in endemic countries do not eliminate the virus, allowing circulation even among vaccinated herds. Despite this, the outbreak appears increasingly difficult to contain. Concerns over illegal vaccinations Members of the national scientific committee recently revealed that as many as one million illegal vaccinations may have been carried out by farmers across Greece. Such unregulated immunization efforts distort epidemiological data and make controlling the disease significantly harder. Source: tovima.com  Zelensky decided to "send everyone," sign a ceasefire agreement, and announce his resignation on New Year's Eve, claims Volodymyr Petrov, who is considered one of the key political strategists of the President's Office.
"Most likely, the president will not tell us about this, but it seems to me that Zelensky decided to ignore us all. This is not a joke," Petrov noted. "My forecast is not supported by any facts or analysis. But I believe that by December 15 we will sign a ceasefire agreement. Until then, there will be chaos, a lot of news, some events, political outbursts, and so on. On New Year's Day, Zelensky will address the people and say: "Last New Year's Day, I announced that I was running for president (I am talking about Zelensky's statement on the night of January 1, 2019 - Ed.), and this New Year I am saying that I am resigning." We have concluded a ceasefire agreement. Further negotiations will be conducted instead of me by the speaker of the parliament. And he (Zelensky - Ed.) will leave, will not run again and will not create a new political project," the political strategist writes. He also hints that Zelensky and his current party will not be able to create such a project, since the Servants of the People "are not needed in the form in which they exist now." "I look at him and see that he no longer wants to continue. And the point is not that he is tired of the war. The point is that he is tired of explaining to all of us why we need all this," Petrov added, explaining that it is about the need to continue the struggle, which Zelensky advocates for, but which others do not support. antikor.ua "We will not leave Donbas": Ukrainian Armed Forces categorically oppose retreat, — NBC News30/11/2025  The American publication NBC News published a report in which it gives the opinions of Ukrainian servicemen at the front regarding a hypothetical order to retreat from the territories of Donbas that the Armed Forces of Ukraine currently hold.
According to the report, Ukrainian fighters, despite fatigue and the complexity of the situation, categorically do not accept proposals to abandon positions in the Donetsk region. One of the soldiers, Senior Sergeant Volodymyr Rzhavsky, who serves near Pokrovsk, called the potential peace agreement, which involves a withdrawal from Donbas, "a real surrender." According to him, there must be a clear explanation from the military leadership why the army should leave these positions. "If this is done without explanation, it will not be implemented. This is not the leadership of the state sitting in the trenches. This is our guys in the trenches. They have the right to decide," NBC News quotes Rzhavskyi as saying. Other servicemen also emphasize that they are ready to continue the fight, considering the retreat an "unacceptable demand for surrender." antikor.ua  Zelensky will travel to Macron tomorrow to discuss peace for Ukraine.
The French President's office announced that President Zelensky will arrive in Paris after the weekend to meet with Emmanuel Macron. The two presidents will discuss "the conditions for a just and lasting peace" after talks in Geneva. The visit comes exactly two weeks after Zelenskyy's last trip to Paris. antikor.ua  Airbus ordered the immediate repair of 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in a large-scale recall affecting more than half the global fleet, threatening upheaval during the busiest travel weekend of the year in the United States and disruption worldwide, Reuters reported on Friday.
Airbus announced that intense solar radiation could distort critical flight-control data on about 6,000 aircraft in the A320 family. The setback appears to be among the largest recalls affecting Airbus in its 55-year history and comes weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered model. At the time Airbus issued its bulletin to the plane’s more than 350 operators, some 3,000 A320-family jets were in the air. Airlines in the United States, Europe, and Asia, including American Airlines, Delta, United, Air India, Wizz Air, Avianca, British Airways, ANA, and Air New Zealand, are affected, with several already reporting cancellations and delays. American Airlines said some 340 of its 480 A320 aircraft would need to be fixed. It said it mostly expected these to be completed by Saturday, with about two hours required for each plane. Delta Airlines said updates to a small portion of its Airbus A320 planes will likely be completed by Saturday morning, a spokesperson said. The warning follows an incident reported by JetBlue on October 30, when an A320 abruptly lost altitude, forcing an emergency landing and sending several passengers to the hospital. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered airlines to update aircraft software before continuing normal operations. Carriers have been granted temporary operating permission until November 30. Airbus apologized for the disruption and stressed that safety remains its top priority, saying it is working closely with airlines and regulators to resolve the issue. Source: tovima.com  DeepState reports "chaos" in the defense of Hulyaipol, where units were arbitrarily abandoning positions, friendly fire occurred, and 9 Ukrainian servicemen were captured and shot by Russian forces.
According to public information, the situation was on the verge of losing the village, but at that time it was managed to be brought under control. The escalation began with the loss of Poltavka and Uspenivka, attempts to regain positions were unsuccessful, Russian troops penetrated the defense line of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, "one of the battalions lost control, and the people were left to their own devices," and almost two companies, "not understanding what to do," began to leave the area of Zeleny Gay and Vysokye en masse. Prior to this, the command sent reinforcements to the area, which led to incidents of friendly fire. Four FPV pilots were captured and, according to the public, shot. According to DeepState, cover groups were sent to support, but another five of their fighters were captured west of Green Grove and also shot. Public notes that at the moment, thanks to coordination between units and the transfer of the 225th Special Forces Battalion (which is considered one of the most effective in the Armed Forces of Ukraine), the situation has been stabilized, the Russian offensive has been slowed down, and a new line of defense has been formed. Law enforcement agencies and the military ombudsman are involved in the investigation of the events. antikor.ua "An act of evil and terror": Trump reacted to the death of a 20-year-old National Guard soldier28/11/2025  US President Donald Trump announced the death of a National Guard soldier who was wounded in a shooting near the White House the day before.
The statement of the American president is broadcast by the Fox News channel . The deceased was identified as 20-year-old National Guard soldier Sarah Backstrom. Her father had previously said that his daughter was mortally wounded and likely would not survive. Trump also said that the second injured person, 24-year-old National Guardsman Andrew Wolf, is still in critical condition. The US president called the shooting a "horrific attack" and "an act of evil, an act of hate and an act of terror." antikor.ua  In addition to the corruption scandal, the negotiations on Ukraine are taking place amid a worsening situation on the front lines.
This is reported by The Economist. “The situation for Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult by a number of key indicators. The country is running out of military personnel. Russian investments in mass production of drones are paying off: they are blocking Ukraine’s supply lines behind the front lines. In addition, new weapons being developed — jet attack drones and glide bombs — could make cities in the east of the country, such as Kharkiv and Dnipro, uninhabitable,” the publication notes. Regarding the corruption case involving Mindich, the publication writes that "Zelenskyy ignored demands to reform the government and dismiss the influential head of his administration, Andriy Yermak, who, in turn, bought time by leading the Ukrainian delegation at the peace talks." antikor.ua  The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) exposed top officials of one of the interregional departments of the State Labor Service in systemic corruption.
This is reported by the National Police. Numerous cases of bribes ranging from UAH 1,500 to USD 1,000 for "solving issues" have been documented.Among those detained are the head of the interregional department, the head of a structural unit and his deputy, as well as the director of a company engaged in professional training and documentation. antikor.ua  Greek tourism receipts in September dropped, with the Bank of Greece (BoG) attributing the figure to a decline in average spending per trip.
Specifically, the travel balance shows that the average expenditure per trip fell by 7.8%, while inbound travel arrivals increased by 3.6%. Over the nine months, the picture was more balanced: average spending per trip rose by 4.3%, and inbound travel arrivals increased by 4%. Travel receipts in September fell by 3.6% to €3,421.3 million, with a notable decline from key markets for Greek tourism. More specifically:
Travel receipts: –3.6% (€3,421.3 million vs. €3,548.1 million in 2024) Travel payments: +53.6% (€281.9 million vs. €183.6 million) Net receipts from travel services more than offset the goods deficit by 114.2% and contributed 97.7% of total net service receipts. Source: tovima.com Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 8124/11/2025  Udo Kier, the German actor who appeared in 275 roles across Hollywood and European cinema, including multiple films by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, has died aged 81.
Kier died on Sunday morning, his partner Delbert McBride told Variety. The actor died in hospital in Palm Springs, California, his friend the photographer Michael Childers announced on social media. No cause of death was given. Known for his piercing stare, Kier frequently played villains, monsters and creeps; he portrayed vampires and Nazis multiple times. He acted in films, television, music videos and video games, and was sometimes labelled a character actor for his consistently memorable turns across European cinema and Hollywood. “I like horror films,” he once said, “because if you play small or guest parts in movies, it is better to be evil and scare people than be the guy who works in the post office and goes home to his wife and children. Audiences will remember you more.” Kier was born Udo Kierspe in Germany in 1944; just hours after he was born the hospital was bombed and he had to be rescued from the ruins of the maternity ward with his mother. His childhood in postwar Germany was “horrible”, he told the Guardian in 2002: “My father was already married with three children when I was born, and my mother didn’t know. So we grew up poor. We had no hot water until I was 17.” As a teenager Kier worked in a factory in order to make enough money to “get out of that misery I was born into”; at 16 he befriended future film director Fassbinder, then 15, while drinking in a working-class bar in Cologne. When he moved to London to study English he was discovered in a coffee shop. “I liked the attention, so I became an actor,” he once said. His breakout role was in the 1970 horror Mark of the Devil. Kier often described his career as being shaped by chance. He sat on a plane next to Andy Warhol’s director Paul Morrissey, who cast him as Frankenstein in 1973’s Flesh for Frankenstein, then Dracula in 1974’s Blood for Dracula. He reunited with his friend Fassbinder and appeared in his films The Stationmaster’s Wife, Lola, The Third Generation and Lili Marleen, as well as his miniseries Berlin Alexanderplatz. In the 80s, he met the young provocative Danish film-maker Von Trier, who cast him in his 1987 TV production of Medea and started a collaboration that spanned decades. Kier, who was also godfather to Von Trier’s son, appeared in the director’s projects Epidemic, Europa, The Kingdom, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia and Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. Van Sant, who loved Kier’s performances in Frankenstein and Dracula, offered him his first American role in 1991 film My Own Private Idaho. Madonna, a fan of My Own Private Idaho, cast Kier as her swinging husband in her 1992 book Sex, then in her music videos for Erotica and Deeper and Deeper. Kier also appeared in music videos for Supertramp, Korn and Eve. Through the 1990s Kier went on to play small but memorable roles in many Hollywood films including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Johnny Mnemonic, Armageddon, End of Days, and Blade. Later in life, Kier appeared in S Craig Zahler’s films Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Dragged Across Concrete, and was the leading man in the 2022 comedy Swan Song, playing a haughty retired hairdresser who escapes a care home to do the hair and makeup of a deceased former client. Of his prolific career, he once said, “100 movies are bad, 50 movies you can see with a glass of wine and 50 movies are good.” Kier’s final film was the political thriller The Secret Agent, in which he played a Jewish Holocaust survivor caught in the final years of the Brazilian military dictatorship. He will also appear in OD, the upcoming horror video game by Japanese auteur Hideo Kojima and producer Jordan Peele. www.theguardian.com  NSDC Secretary Umerov expressed support for "a significant part of Trump's plan" during his trip to the US.
This was reported by White House press secretary Caroline Levitt, whose words are quoted by American publications. It is worth noting that Umerov himself stated today that in the US "he did not give any assessments or approvals on any points." However, the New York Post previously reported on Umerov's support for Trump's plan, citing sources in the White House. Axios noted that the US "has managed to reach a significant understanding" with Umerov. antikor.ua  Ukrainian public figure and politician Dmytro Korchynsky has expressed a resonant opinion on the priorities for Ukraine in the face of a full-scale war. His statement emphasizes that preserving statehood must take precedence over fighting internal problems.
He noted: "Ukrainians would rather live with corruption than lose their state." antikor.ua |
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