Vladimir Rozanskij

Her victory marks a turning point in the civil conscience of Moldovan society. Dodon, the outgoing president, represents an opaque and corrupt system, in which everyone covers each other. Sandu's victory is attributed to the "new men", the exponents of the urban middle class, extraneous to the system of corruption of the last decade, a generation of energetic young people sensitive to the reputation of their country, and migrant workers.

After 4 months of forced exile, the Metropolitan of Minsk, returned to his homeland. Following a press conference, he celebrated Christmas mass in the cathedral. After crossing the border, he knelt down and kissed the Belarusian land. Thanks to Pope Francis and to the nuncio Msgr. Ante Jozic for his return. Religious freedom in Russia after three generations of atheism is a responsibility.

The president demands that "all those who disturb the peaceful coexistence of our people and work to the detriment of our state" be punished "in the most severe manner", even "in the context of religious communities". The "hammer of the heretics" is Aleksandr Rumak, the new head of the department for religions and nationalities. The Christmas appeal for peace by the Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim and Jewish authorities. Kondrusiewicz's televised message cancelled.

The Archbishop of Minsk breaks his silence from exile in Poland in a wide-ranging interview. The Church immediately proposed dialogue between President Lukashenko and the opposition. “We never incited to violence. We are against lies, violence and injustice ". Thanks to the Churches of Eastern Europe for their help in rebuilding the Church in Russia and Belarus. A natural optimism: Only Christ changes hearts.

Decentralized demonstrations took place at different times throughout the day in the capital and throughout the country, confusing the police. 140 people arrested (100 in Minsk alone). Sealed borders for entry and exit. Olga Khizhinkova, former Miss Belarus 2008, is free after 43 days in prison.

The meeting took place yesterday. Last September, he met with Mgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states. Failed attempts to unblock the situation of Msgr. Kondrusiewicz, in exile in Poland. The Archbishop of Minsk has asked the Pope to be allowed to retire: on January 3 he will be 75 years old.

Celebrations in Kiev commemorating the recognition granted by Bartholomew I. Greetings and online speeches of the five Orthodox Churches who have given their recognition. Ilarion admits the Russians "serious mistake" at the Pan-Orthodox Council of Crete in 2016. Epifanyj asks Bartholomew to change the status of the Kiev Metropolia, elevating it to Patriarchate. Greater collaboration with the Greek-Catholic Church.

Prices frozen like in Brezhnev's time. In the last month, the prices of food products have increased by 30%. The economic crisis is worsened by sanctions and the pandemic. Mandatory agreements with sugar and oil producers, and with wheat and cereal import / export companies. Putin's suspects anti-Russian maneuvers in international markets.

Ultimatum to Nikol Pašinyan, to resign and give way to former defense minister Vazken Manukyan. Appeal from katholikos Karekin II and Aram I, of the Great House of Cilicia. Pašinyan, his removal "would lead Armenia to anarchy, setting up a puppet government", closely linked to Moscow. Frustrations over the victory parade in Baku.

Accord signed by the Metropolitan of Dubna Ioann, who responds to Kirill, and the Metropolitan of Gaul Emmanuil, who responds to Bartholomew I. It is a strong sign of detente, after the rupture of communion caused by the Ukrainian Church's declaration of autocephaly.

The leader in exile sends a letter to the pontiff recalling the mediation work of Msgr. Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, in forced exile. The reference to "Fratelli tutti". A "Christian Movement" is growing among opposition, in which priests, theologians and simple Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant believers participate.

Russia is the first country in the world to initiate mass procedures, along with China and Great Britain. Scepticism over "shortcuts" taken to speed up vaccine production. About 70% of Russians do not believe it necessary to get vaccinated. Over 7,000 soldiers have already been vaccinated: they will be the first to transport the frozen doses of the vaccine to the streets of Russia.