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Jul 8 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
I hope that this last strike by Russia is the Straw That Broke the Camel's Back
The Russian missile strike on a children's hospital is a war crime on two levels. First, targeting a hospital is illegal under international law. Second, the tactic of double tapping—waiting to strike again to kill rescuers—is equally heinous.
This act is the final straw. NATO and the EU need to step in.
NATO and the EU should create a special protection force with one clear goal: to protect civilian targets. This force won't join the war but will focus on stopping missiles and attacks aimed at civilians. This action falls under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which allows for collective self-defence.
Article 51 lets countries defend themselves and others from attacks. This protection force is defensive, aimed at stopping war crimes and saving lives.
This isn't an escalation. It's a move to save civilians and protect civilian infrastructure. By intercepting attacks on non-combatants, NATO and the EU will uphold international humanitarian law and UN Article 51
Attacking a hospital and then targeting rescuers is a barbaric act. A unified, protective response by NATO and the EU will send a strong message: the world won't sit back and watch civilians be deliberately targeted.
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Your account is as secure as your password is complex.
No, "SEX," "GOD," "Password," or "qwerty" are not good passwords. Neither is "Sun5h1n3!"
A good password is long; there is no need to make it more complex by using numbers or special characters.
The best passwords are those that you can remember, so use long sentences typed together, like this.
May 15 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Strengthening Sanctions Against Russia
Reverse Sanctions Framework: Prohibit all exports to Russia unless explicitly permitted, ensuring higher scrutiny and closing loopholes that allow dual-use items to reach the battlefield.
Maritime Inspections: Conduct inspections of oil tankers in territorial waters to prevent the illicit transport of oil, leveraging international maritime law.
Secondary Sanctions: Target individuals, companies, and countries facilitating sanctioned goods to Russia through intermediaries. Impose severe fines on insurance companies that insure such cargo (including those oil tankers).
#sanctionrussia
Reverse Sanctions Framework
A reverse sanctions framework has the potential to close the numerous loopholes currently exploited. Items that appear civilian on the surface, such as certain electronics or vehicle parts, can often be repurposed for military use. Under the current system, these items might slip through the cracks due to insufficient checks. However, if every export requires explicit permission, the chances of such dual-use items reaching the battlefield would be significantly reduced.
Jan 9 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Journalists who support genocide with
direct and public incitement are guilty of war crimes.
"Genocide and ancillary crimes of genocide, such as conspiracy, direct and public incitement, attempt
and complicity, are subject to universal jurisdiction" 1/5
Under international law, incitement to commit genocide is addressed in the Genocide Convention. Article III of the Convention defines several acts punishable under the convention, including direct and public incitement to commit genocide.
It states: 2/5
Dec 14, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
DCA Agreement Revealed: Finland Opens 15 Military Areas for the United States
Finland and the United States' bilateral defense cooperation agreement (DCA) consists of 30 articles. 1/9
Under this agreement, the U.S. military gains the right to use 15 different military areas in Finland, committing to actions that strengthen Finland's defense. 2/9
May 17, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
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
May 17, 2023 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
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
May 17, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
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
May 17, 2023 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
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
May 17, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
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
May 16, 2023 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
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
Mar 26, 2023 • 17 tweets • 5 min read
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
Mar 26, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
From Doping to Display: How Russia Weaponizes Sports and the Olympics for Propaganda Purposes
Russia’s use of sports and the Olympics as propaganda tools has become increasingly evident in recent years. 1/12
One of the most prominent examples of Russia’s weaponization of sports is the country’s state-sponsored doping program, which was implemented to provide its athletes with performance-enhancing drugs and then concealed from international authorities. 2/12
Mar 26, 2023 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
The Olympics are inherently political
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, that the Olympics “are not about politics” is not only false but also shows a lack of understanding of the historical significance of the Games. 1/13
From the very beginning, the Olympics have been a platform for countries to promote their politics and agendas. In ancient Greece, the Games were used as a means of showing off a city-state’s strength and superiority over others. 2/13
Mar 25, 2023 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Did you know that under Article 8(2)(a)(iv) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, the misappropriation, pillage, or embezzlement of property, committed within the context of an armed conflict, is considered a war crime? 1/7
This is because such actions can violate international humanitarian law, which aims to protect civilians and combatants during armed conflicts. 2/7
Mar 24, 2023 • 20 tweets • 5 min read
@elonmusk@Twitter@TwitterBlue
First and foremost, I'd like to give props to Elon Musk for his Twitter game, I salute you for doing all the wrong things to this platform. 1/13
I am disappointed with Twitter's/Elons recent decision to revoke verified badges from users and make them pay for new ones. This is a slap in the face to the platform's users, and it will create chaos and mistrust among them. 2/13
Mar 23, 2023 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
History of Perkele
The mighty god of thunder Ukko or as some elude Perkunas had been watching over the Finns for centuries. He had seen their struggles in the frozen lands, where winters were so harsh and cold that even the sun was too afraid to peek over the horizon. 1/9
But he had also seen their inner strength, their unwavering resilience in the face of darkness. 2/9
How to speed up the delivery of artillery shells to Ukraine 1/11
Joint purchasing: The European Union is considering pooling its resources to order and purchase up to one million shells for Ukraine, which is similar to the approach used to secure vaccines early in the Covid-19 pandemic. 2/11
Mar 7, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
For centuries, Russian imperialism has been a hotly debated topic, with the nation projecting its desires onto its neighbours. In recent years, Russia has been insisting that its neighbours are eager to invade them, but this notion is unfounded. 1/13
No one has any interest in invading Russia, mainly because it would be exorbitantly expensive to maintain. Furthermore, Russia's infrastructure is in shambles, and it would take billions or trillions of pounds to fix. 2/13
Mar 7, 2023 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Reporting nothing new.
"New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukrainian group carried out the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines last year" This was always the option. 1/4
"U.S. officials said that they had no evidence President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine or his top lieutenants were involved in the operation, or that the perpetrators were acting at the direction of any Ukrainian government officials." 2/4
