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Ukrainian authorities have arrested their military's chief psychiatrist on allegations of illegal enrichment after discovering assets worth over $1 million acquired since Russia's February 2022 invasion. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that the suspect served on a commission evaluating individuals' fitness for military service. While the SBU's statement didn't identify the individual, previous records indicate Oleh Druz held the position of chief psychiatrist for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to investigators, the detained official's undeclared assets include three apartments in or near Kyiv, one in Odesa, two land plots, and multiple BMW luxury vehicles. A search of his residence uncovered $152,000 and €34,000 in cash. The SBU reports these properties were registered under various family members' names, including his wife, daughter, sons, and other parties. If convicted of illegal enrichment and false declaration charges, the suspect could face […]

A gesture made by Elon Musk during Donald Trump's inauguration celebration has sparked widespread debate and controversy. During his speech at Washington DC's Capital One Arena, Musk performed a gesture where he placed his right hand over his heart before extending his arm forward. He repeated this motion toward people seated behind him, while expressing gratitude to the crowd for "making it happen." The gesture prompted immediate discussion on X, formerly Twitter, with some users interpreting it as resembling a Nazi salute. Musk responded to these accusations on his social media platform, stating: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired." Academic experts have offered differing interpretations. Claire Aubin, a historian specializing in American Nazism, described it as a "sieg heil." Similarly, NYU history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat characterized it as "a Nazi salute and […]