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1️⃣: Guten Morgen aus München. Wir berichten heute von der AfD/Compact Kundgebung mit Elsässer, der anschließenden verschwörungsideologischen Demo von München steht auf. Gegenprotest aus diversen Spektren schon da. #muc1802 #siko
Against a backdrop of severe tensions with Russia, last week’s #MSC2022 was full of bold words, but little bold action. The stakes are higher than ever—but the transatlantic community does not seem to be up to the challenge.
Here are my takeaways ⬇️
Here are my takeaways ⬇️
Teamwork and US leadership was a common thread through #MSC2022
In contrast to previous crises, #sanctions packages were prepared, coordinated, and ready to be executed within hours.
The #US has also been helpful with #energy security following the suspension of Nord Stream 2.
In contrast to previous crises, #sanctions packages were prepared, coordinated, and ready to be executed within hours.
The #US has also been helpful with #energy security following the suspension of Nord Stream 2.
Meanwhile, French Defense Minister @florence_parly sets “modest” expectations for European defense.
@Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz called for a strong European pillar in the Alliance, while #Germany’s unwillingness to step up on defense spending prevailed.
@Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz called for a strong European pillar in the Alliance, while #Germany’s unwillingness to step up on defense spending prevailed.
As we wake up to the one of the worst days in Europe's modern history, we have to realize that bold words need to be matched with bold action. My take from #MSC2022
@KKrVA_Sverige @Marshall_Center @ISDP_Sweden @AFF_sweden #föpol #säkpol #utpol @benjaminhaddad
@KKrVA_Sverige @Marshall_Center @ISDP_Sweden @AFF_sweden #föpol #säkpol #utpol @benjaminhaddad
Just learned that oligarch Oleg Deripaska was a participant at #MSC2022. Equal participant to @SpeakerPelosi @RepAdamSchiff @ZelenskyyUa @trussliz @BorisJohnson @Malinowski @general_ben.Deripaska is one of Putin wallets at the West. How come he was invited @ischinger? 👇
Probably because Deripaska's yacht Clio was built by German shipyard Lurssen? This company keeps making money on servicing the yacht, which frequently travels to German ports 
Here is FBI conducting search at the house of Deripaska in Washington in October 2021. The oligarch was sanctioned by @USTreasury back in 2018. Since then he changed ownership of many luxurious estates at the West to the name of his family members nbcnews.to/3JCU75W
Putin is holding a meeting of his Security Council today. #WatchThisSpace
The meeting is being held right now. Lavrov is giving a bleak report on state of diplomatic efforts
Lavrov: European unity at #MSC2022 proved to us once again that it only makes sense for us to talk to the Americans
Borrell's address at #MSC2022 titled: "what to do when Russia and China try to re-define terms"
Russ-China statement Feb 4 "is an act of defiance. It is clear: revisionist manifesto. A manifesto to review the world order."
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Russ-China statement Feb 4 "is an act of defiance. It is clear: revisionist manifesto. A manifesto to review the world order."
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"Re-defining democracy is a major plank in their revisionist drive. They talk about ‘genuine democracy’. Adding qualifying adjectives reminds us of Soviet times when communist regimes were talking of ‘people’s democracy’ or “organic democracies” in Franco’s Spain."
"Democracy, they say, should be implemented ‘to suit national conditions’. We're told ‘China and Russia, as major countries with long-standing history & culture, have profound traditions of democracy rooted in thousands of years of experience of development.’
In the interest of our national security, economic strength & democratic values, our Congressional delegation came to the @MunSecConf to deliver a message that the U.S. remains unwavering in our commitment to NATO, the transatlantic partnership & mutual security.
Our delegation met with key American leaders @SecBlinken, @US_EUCOM Commander Tod Wolters, @USAfricaCommand Commander Stephen Townsend, @USAmbNATO & the U.S. Country Team, led by Ambassador Amy Gutmann. We discussed our national security & commitment to diplomacy first.
We also met with European partners @OlafScholz, @jensstoltenberg, @vonderleyen and @Vitaliy_Klychko and heard remarks by @ZelenskyyUa. We expressed America’s commitment to NATO and the transatlantic alliance, support for the people of Ukraine and opposition to Russian aggression.
Some reflections on #MSC2022 and Russia-Ukraine conflict as the conference wraps up:
One of the things that struck me the most in conversations with officials here is the lack of discussion of the “Day After Invasion” scenarios 🧵
One of the things that struck me the most in conversations with officials here is the lack of discussion of the “Day After Invasion” scenarios 🧵
I’ve been convinced since early December that Russian invasion of Ukraine was highly likely. The Biden administration is now assessing that it is ‘imminent’
Indeed, the Russian force mobilization and positioning is now complete and they can launch the invasion at any moment
China hat zur friedlichen Lösung des Ukraine-Konflikts aufgerufen. Alle Seiten sollten sich zusammensetzen und intensive Gespräche führen, sagte Außenminister Wang auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Zugleich hob er die Souveränität der Ukraine hervor.
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Das Prinzip der Unverletzbarkeit der Grenzen gelte für alle UNO-Mitglieder, die Ukraine sei keine Ausnahme, führte der chinesische Außenminister in München aus. #China #Ukraine #Russland #MSC2022 #München
Zugleich rief Wang die Europäer auf, sich zu fragen, ob eine kontinuierliche Erweiterung der Nato nach Osten wirklich dem Frieden diene. Die Nato sei ein Produkt des Kalten Krieges. Jetzt müsse man die Gegenwart betrachten, und da sei eine Anpassung der Nato erforderlich.
🔥Zelensky🇺🇦: Has our world completely forgotten the mistakes of the 20th century, where appeasement leads? How did we get to this point, where war is waged & ppl are dying in Europe, longer than during WWII. How did we end up in the biggest security crisis since end of Cold War?
NOW: Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa is addressing #MSC2022
President @ZelenskyyUa is asked why he travelled in person to Munich given the threat his country faces from Russia. He says he had a lot of meeting with other leaders. Also: "We are not panicking"
Asked about the aggressive use by the US of American intelligence to telegraph an assessment that Russia will invade Ukraine, @ZelenskyyUa criticises the destabilising impact on his country. He says: "The intelligence I trust is my (Ukrainian) intelligence"
Hiermit starten wir unsere Berichterstattung von #muc1902 wo gerade eine Demonstration gegen die #MSC2022 stattfindet.
Ein paar von der freien linken werden gerade von der Demo abgeschirmt und ihnen wird klar gemacht, das sie nicht erwünscht sind.
#muc1902 #MSC2022
#muc1902 #MSC2022
13:52 Demonstration stellt sich auf.
Great, powerful, inspiring speech by Boris Johnson in Munich on #Russia and #Ukraine. Very wise, tough words in defense of a free Europe.
#MSC2022
#MSC2022
Johnson: "We must be united against Russia threat because we should be in no doubt what is at stake here.
If Ukraine is invaded and overwhelmed, we'll witness the destruction of a democratic state, a country that has been free for a generation, with a proud history of elections"
If Ukraine is invaded and overwhelmed, we'll witness the destruction of a democratic state, a country that has been free for a generation, with a proud history of elections"
.@BorisJohnson: "And every time that Western ministers have visited Kyiv, we’ve assured the people of Ukraine and their leaders that we stand four-square behind their sovereignty and independence.
How hollow, how meaningless, how insulting those words would seem if..."
How hollow, how meaningless, how insulting those words would seem if..."
Great meeting with the Mayor of Kyiv, a staunch friend of the United States and a true fighter.
If Putin is allowed to dismember the emerging Ukrainian democracy without consequence, we will pay a price. This is a time of testing as all the bad guys – China, Iran, North Korea – are watching.
I’m confident that the Ukrainian people will fight, even against overwhelming odds, for their freedom.
Ich sage es, wie es ist: Es schmerzt, das zu lesen.
Vorab:
Ich halte die @MunSecConf für einen der wichtigsten sicherheitspolitischen Treffpunkte und Botschafter @ischinger hat sich ohne Zweifel große Verdienste erarbeitet.
1/9
#ischinger #msc2022
Vorab:
Ich halte die @MunSecConf für einen der wichtigsten sicherheitspolitischen Treffpunkte und Botschafter @ischinger hat sich ohne Zweifel große Verdienste erarbeitet.
1/9
#ischinger #msc2022
Ich kenne keine Konferenz, auf der es so gut gelingt, auch schwierigste Player mit an einen Tisch zu bringen.
Das Potenzial der @MunSecConf an Konfliktlösungen mitzuwirken, ist enorm.
Das ist ganz konkret auch @ischinger zu verdanken.
2/9
#ischinger #msc2022
Das Potenzial der @MunSecConf an Konfliktlösungen mitzuwirken, ist enorm.
Das ist ganz konkret auch @ischinger zu verdanken.
2/9
#ischinger #msc2022
Aber mit dieser Funktion & Wirkung geht auch Verantwortung einher. Wer so arbeitet, muss frei sogar vom Verdacht wirtschaftlicher Verflechtungen sein, muss an sich selbst höchste ethische Ansprüche stellen.
Es ist zweifelhaft, ob das @ischinger gelingt.
3/9
#ischinger #msc2022
Es ist zweifelhaft, ob das @ischinger gelingt.
3/9
#ischinger #msc2022
God Cop, Bad Cop? As I am leaving Glasgow after several @MunSecConf events I am feeling a lot better about #COP26 than when I arrived. Here is why. A thread 1/7
Our event with @GermanyDiplo and @adelphi_berlin showed that political leaders are increasingly internalizing the enormous security implications and geostrategic ramifications of climate change. 2/7
Our dinner with @DefenceHQ showed that the security community is increasingly prepared to treat climate change as a top priority as it will not only create additional instabilities, vulnerabilities, and inequalities but will also heavily affect interstate relations. 3/7
