Share this page!

Enter Twitter Thread URL to Unroll

Needs to be the full URL like: https://twitter.com/threadreaderapp/status/1644127596119195649

How to get URL link on Twitter App

  1. On the Twitter thread, click on or icon on the bottom
  2. Click again on or Share Via icon
  3. Click on Copy Link to Tweet
  4. Paste it above and click "Unroll Thread"!
  5. More info at Twitter Help
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
@virtaava
May 17 • 5 tweets • 2 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
In today's crazy geopolitical situation, where Europe is facing some serious challenges and Russia is flexing its muscles and has idiotically started a war, it's time for all NATO countries to step up their game. 1/5
We can't just settle for the 2% GDP defence spending requirement anymore; we need to aim higher.
We should consider the 2% GDP as a floor, and not as a ceiling.
Sure, some of our NATO buddies have met or even surpassed the 2% GDP defense spending target. 2/5
But let's not stop there. Why settle for the bare minimum? It's time for all of us to roll up our sleeves and invest even more in defense. By doing so, we'll have top-notch armed forces, cutting-edge technology, and the readiness to face any threats that come our way. 3/5
Increasing our defense spending isn't just about beefing up our individual countries. It's about standing together as one mighty NATO alliance. When we invest more in defense, we send a powerful message that we're in this together. 4/5
It shows that we're united and ready to take on any challenges that may come our way. Plus, sharing the burden makes it easier for everyone.
PS: Let's get Sweden on board in Vilinius
#StrongerTogether #NATO #DefenseInvestment #AimHigher #SwedenToNATO 5/5

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
　

Keep Current with Toni Mikkola

Toni Mikkola Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @virtaava

Toni Mikkola Profile picture
May 17
Russia has come forward and acknowledged the existence of significant challenges concerning its oil and gas revenues, which have reached their lowest point in several years.
During a public video conference with President Vladimir Putin, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov openly acknowledged these issues. 1/6
He attributed the decline of energy revenues by over 50 percent in the first quarter of this year to "all these discounts," effectively highlighting the impact of various factors affecting the revenue stream. 2/6
Read 7 tweets
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
May 17
Unlocking Frozen Assets: Fulfilling the Moral Obligation to Aid Ukraine
In the face of Russia's ongoing aggression and the dire situation in Ukraine, the international community has a moral obligation to take action. 1/16
The freezing of Russian oligarchs' assets by the US and its allies, coupled with the proposal to use frozen Russian state assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine, presents an opportunity to fulfill this moral duty.
consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press… 2/16
Read 17 tweets
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
May 17
It's time to move to retirement, Mr. Hersh.

Is your mind stuck in the years before 1993? There is no country named Czechoslovakia.

Mr Hersh, once again, like so many times before, claims to have secret sources that no one else seems to find. 1/6
Not even afterwards when their claims have been proven false. He is quite a dedicated reporter, protecting even the sources that feed him incorrect information. 2/6
According to US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, a group of European countries led by Poland has been quietly urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to find a way to end the war against Russia. 3/6
Read 6 tweets
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
May 17
EU firms operating in Russia made a deliberate choice to stay despite the increasing reputational risks associated with the country's actions. Now, they are facing the consequences of their decision. 1/8
These companies were aware of the potential harm to their reputation due to Russia's war and even before that.

By staying in Russia, they willingly associated themselves with a nation that has been largely condemned by international community. 2/8
These firms were not blind to the financial benefits that the Russian market offered. Despite the reputational risks, they continued to see their profits from operations in Russia rise. 3/8
Read 8 tweets
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
May 16
Ukraine on Tuesday morning shot down a barrage of Russian weapons, including six hypersonic missiles, thanks to its newly souped-up air defence system. 1/6
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are 10 times faster than the speed of sound, making them almost impossible to shoot down. 2/6
But since American Patriot air defence missile systems arrived in Ukraine, it has now shot down the Kinzhals on two occasions.
“This night Russia attacked Ukraine from south, north, and east. 3/6
Read 6 tweets
Toni Mikkola Profile picture
Mar 26
Why Olympic Athletes Should Take a Stand Against Russian Participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics 1/16
The Olympic Games are a symbol of international unity and peace, bringing athletes from all corners of the world together to compete in a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship. 2/16
But what happens when politics intrude on the games, and a country with a questionable track record on human rights and fair play, a country that is waging war condemned by the UN is allowed to participate? 3/16
Read 17 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Don't want to be a Premium member but still want to support us?

Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal

Or Donate anonymously using crypto!

Ethereum

0xfe58350B80634f60Fa6Dc149a72b4DFbc17D341E copy

Bitcoin

3ATGMxNzCUFzxpMCHL5sWSt4DVtS8UqXpi copy

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!

Send Email!

:(