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Donald Trump spoke with Zelenski in a call in which Elon Musk also participated
The future president of the United States, Donald Trump, had a conversation with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in a call that took place after winning the presidential elections and in which billionaire Elon Musk also participated.
Trump and his promises to Zelenski
Trump, who talked to Zelenski for 25 minutes on Wednesday, reiterated to the president his support for Ukraine, although he did not go into details on how he would do it, according to the American digital media Axios, which cites sources with knowledge of the call.
The Republican promised during the campaign – in which he already spoke with Zelenski’s team and met with the president on his visit to the United States this year – a quick solution to the war with Russia, without supporting any of the parties and criticizing the millionaire aid packages of the Joe Biden Government to Ukraine.
Elon Musk also on the line
Trump was not the only one to promise help to Ukraine: tycoon Elon Musk not only listened to the conversation but assured Zelenski that he will continue to support his country through his Starlink internet satellite network.
“Starlink is the backbone of Ukrainian military communications on the front because everything else has been destroyed or blocked by Russia,” Musk said in a post on his social network X.
According to Axios, at the end of the conversation Zelenski felt calm and said that he interpreted the early call as “a positive sign.”
Congratulations to Trump
After the election results were known, Zelenski congratulated Trump on his X profile for his victory in the elections and expressed his confidence that “Ukraine continues to have strong bipartisan support in the United States.”
The president said on the same social network that he had “an excellent conversation” with Trump and that he congratulated him “for his historic and decisive victory, a result that was possible thanks to his impressive campaign.”
Last year there was a controversy between Zelenski and Musk after the owner of X went to his social network to mock the president for his requests for military and financial aid to deal with the Russian invasion.
For his part, Zelenski criticized Musk for these comments, as well as for his proposal that the country cede part of its territory to Russia in order to achieve peace.
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Silent Christmas in Bethlehem as Gaza conflict overshadows celebrations
Hundreds of faithful gathered on Tuesday around the Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem, which is preparing for another quiet Christmas, with no major celebrations due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Local authorities decided to suspend large public celebrations for the second consecutive year, and in Manger Square, there are neither decorations nor the traditional giant Christmas tree, reflecting the somber mood of its residents since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in Gaza. At the Vatican, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Holy Year 2025 on Tuesday, a major international pilgrimage expected to draw over 30 million faithful from around the world to Rome.
On this Christmas Eve, at 7:00 PM (6:00 PM GMT), in the presence of around 30,000 people and with worldwide broadcast, the Argentine Jesuit will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, symbolizing the start of this “ordinary” Jubilee.
Afterwards, he will preside over the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, an occasion in which the pontiff often highlights global conflicts.
Over the weekend, Francis’ remarks calling Israeli airstrikes in Gaza “cruel” sparked criticism from the Israeli government.
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Pope Francis to open jubilee year in Vatican, calls for global peace amid conflict
Pope Francis will open the Catholic Church’s “Holy Year” 2025 on Tuesday, a major international pilgrimage expected to bring over 30 million faithful from around the world to Rome, under the sign of the Jubilee.
On this Christmas Eve, at 7:00 PM (6:00 PM GMT), in the presence of around 30,000 people and with worldwide broadcast, the Argentine Jesuit will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, symbolizing the start of this “ordinary” Jubilee. Throughout the year, pilgrims will be able to pass through this heavy and imposing bronze door, closed during ordinary times, to receive the “plenary indulgence,” the forgiveness of sins according to tradition.
The 88-year-old pope, who faces frequent health issues, will preside over the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, before delivering his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing (to the city and the world) on Wednesday at noon. It is expected that he will address global conflicts and renew his calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, three days after condemning the “cruelty” of the attacks in Gaza, comments which provoked protests from Israeli diplomats.
Security around the Vatican has been reinforced following the deadly attack on a Christmas market in Germany. About 700 additional officers have been deployed to Rome, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior.
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The former president of the United States Bill Clinton was hospitalized in Washington after “develoting a fever”
Former US President Bill Clinton (1993-2001) was hospitalized from Washington to undergo medical tests after “developing fever,” his office reported in a message on social networks.
Clinton, 78, was admitted to the Georgetown University Medical Center in the US capital, Angel Ureña, who served as Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, explained on his X account.
“The former president is still in good spirits and is deeply grateful for the excellent attention he is receiving,” the message deepened.
In 2004, the former president underwent quadruple bahaspas heart surgery and in 2010 he underwent another surgery related to his cardiovascular problems.
The former Democratic leader was hospitalized in 2021 in California for an infection that spread to his bloodstream.
Clinton is one of the four former presidents of the United States who are still alive, along with Donald Trump (2017-2021), Barack Obama (2009-2017), George W. Bush (2001-2009) and Jimmy Carter (1977-1981).
The latter is, at 100 years old, the longest-serving president in the history of the United States.
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