Ukraina har et betydelig behov for hjelp fra NATO og Norge på grunn av Russlands terrorkrig. Dette gjelder ikke bare våpen. En av hovedårsakene til dette behovet er den enorme ubalansen i personellressurser mellom Ukraina og Russland.
Norge, og resten av Europa, er sikkerhetsmessig tjent med at Russerne lider tap i Ukraina. Allerede det Ukrainerne til nå ha påført Russland av tap, har satt dem ti-år tilbake som trussel mot Norge.
Faren er at Ukraina, selv om de får solid støtte med våpen og materiell, vil slites ned på personellsiden.
Tilgang på NATOs profesjonelle styrker og støttepersonell, vil styrke Ukraina betydelig og redusere Russlands vilje til å stå i krigen.
Nå får Ukraina snart også tilgang på F-16 jagere, fly Norge har mange erfarne piloter til som kan bety en forskjell.
Norge har hatt betydelige styrker i flere kampsoner som Libanon, Kosovo, Irak og Afganistan. Aldri før har det vært behov for oss så mye som nå. Nå er det Ukraina som trenger oss.
I og med at Russland er involvert OG det er snakk om et fremtidig NATO-land, trenger vi denne gang ikke avvente FNs resolusjon for å bidra.
Ved å vise solidaritet med Ukraina kan Norge og NATO-land styrke alliansens troverdighet og avskrekke potensielle angrep på andre medlemsland.
🇬🇪Georgia has been a beacon of democracy, aligning closely with the West. However, under Bidzina Ivanishvili, a businessman with deep ties to Russia, the nation has drifted into Russia’s sphere of influence.
🧵a thread inspired by the research and reporting by @Beefeater_Fella
The pro-Russian and increasingly autocratic ruling party, Georgian Dream, is transforming Georgia into a safe haven for Russian business and investment.
2/24
🕵️ Ivanishvili, who made his fortune in Russia during the 1990s, has ruled Georgia from behind the scenes since 2012 through the Georgian Dream party.
This contrasts starkly with the previous leader, Mikheil Saakashvili, a pro-Western reformist.
3/24
Next week, Donald Trump will be nominated for president again. The NY Times Editorial Board argues he’s unfit for office.
🧵Let's dive into the many reasons why Joe Biden is the best choice for America.
1/23 #USPolitics
❌ Trump's character and values starkly oppose what has made America great. Biden, on the other hand, exemplifies the integrity and moral fitness required for the presidency.
2/23 #TrumpIsNotFitToBePresident nytimes.com/interactive/20…
🤔 While concerns about Biden's age and gaffes are valid, his wisdom, character, ability to build a strong team, and skill in forming alliances far outweigh these issues, making him the best choice for president.
3/23
🇺🇸NYT:
The GOP is set to nominate Trump again, prioritizing one man over principles. His presidency revealed a disregard for the Constitution, rule of law, and American values. His re-election poses a serious threat to national integrity and security. 1/5 nytimes.com/interactive/20…
NYT: Trump lacks moral fitness for the presidency. His tenure was marked by lies, divisiveness, and a disregard for democracy. His actions, especially on Jan 6, show a dangerous hunger for power, threatening America's democratic foundations. 2/5
NYT: The GOP once championed leaders like Reagan and Bush, valuing freedom and common good. Now, it overlooks Trump's failures for political gain. This election isn't just about policies but essential qualities needed in a leader. 3/5
🇺🇸The media has become numb and impotent in handling the worst candidate in the history of US elections.
It’s time for the media to step up and do their job.
🧵that question why the media isn’t demanding Donald Trump to drop out!?
1/25
Trump's character is marred by a history of narcissism, deceit, and disrespect. His derogatory comments about women, minorities, and even his opponents reflect a personality unfit for leadership.
Why is not any major news outlets or pundits asking him to drop out? 🤔
2/25
Character: The infamous Access Hollywood tape revealed Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women, saying he can "grab them by the pussy." Such statements are beyond reprehensible. This should still be a reason for the media to be calling for his withdrawal. 🚫
3/25
🇺🇸Amidst the media's focus on Joe Biden's age and debate performance, we must confront a stark irony.
Despite Biden's long list of achievements, the spotlight often ignores Donald Trump's numerous scandals, narcissistic behavior, and autocratic tendencies.
🧵on #USPolitics
1/24
American voters and people around the world should be concerned. Not about Joe Biden's age, but about how the US media is completely failing to do its job. Trump is still a candidate, not because he is a good alternative, but because the media is impotent in how they treat him.
📉 Trump's relentless stream of falsehoods has been documented extensively. According to The Washington Post, he made over 30,000 false or misleading claims during his presidency.
This level of deceit would disqualify any candidate in most democracies.
3/24
🇳🇴Norway and 🇺🇦Ukraine:
A closer look at Norway's support to Ukraine reveals a troubling trend. Despite Norway's massive financial strength, our contributions lag behind nations like Sweden and Denmark.
🧵 Let's dive into the numbers. ⬇️
(1/11)
💰 Norway has reaped massive financial benefits from the war in Ukraine, with increased gas prices (and sales) leading to over 1500 billion NOK ($143 billion) in additional revenue for ´22 and ´23 alone.
Yet, our support to Ukraine is far less than what our financial strength allows.
(2/11)
🇸🇪 Sweden has pledged 135 billion NOK ($12.9 billion) in support to Ukraine from 2022-2028. This includes a recent announcement of 75 billion SEK ($7.1 billion) in military aid for 2024-2026. Norway's total support? About 86 billion NOK ($8.2 billion) for the same period.
(3/11)