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Democratic heart. Facts first. Committed to freedom, justice, and strong democracy.Critical of authoritarian forces.

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Americans deserve the truth. Norway stood with the U.S. in Afghanistan for 20 years πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 10000 Norwegian troops served, 10 were killed. Many were wounded. We fought,bled, and stayed until the very last night in Kabul side by side with American soldiers. Allies who sacrifice together deserve respect.

24.01.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œFor decades, countries like Canada prospered under what we called the β€˜rules-based international order. That order is not coming back, but from the fracture, we can build something better, stronger, and more just.”
Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

22.01.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In 1994, Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal. In return, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom committed to respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders under the Budapest Memorandum, registered with the UN. In 2014, Russia violated the agreement #BudapestMemorandum

17.12.2025 00:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree that geopolitics can be complex. My point is that the moral and legal core of this war is not. Understanding context should never blur responsibility.

12.12.2025 22:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This war is not complex: it is an unprovoked invasion driven by fear, lies, and authoritarian power. Ukraine is fighting not just for its territory, but for the principle that borders cannot be changed by force.

12.12.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It looks that way. His actions consistently align with Russian interests. If they hold kompromat, it would explain a lot.

23.04.2025 21:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting πŸ€”

11.04.2025 20:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Budapest Memorandum did not foresee todays economic power plays or demands for control over natural resources. It was an agreement focused on nuclear disarmament and security guarantees, not on trade, aid, or resource management.

31.03.2025 22:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I see, well, NATO could have pushed Russia out, but that would mean fullscale war. Instead, NATO chose to support Ukraine without direct involvement. So far, that support hasnt been enough. Thats the reality

31.03.2025 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is not about NATO. Its about Putins attempt to erase a sovereign nation and resurrect a Russian empire. Ukraine was attacked for choosing its own path, not because it posed a threat. If we allow borders to be redrawn by force, it puts the entire security of Europe at risk.

31.03.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The only real solution to the war in Ukraine: Russia must end its aggression, withdraw from occupied territories, and respect Ukraines sovereignty. Peace begins when international law is upheld, not when borders are redrawn by force.
#StandWithUkraine #Peace #StopTheWar #InternationalLaw
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30.03.2025 11:17 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Stalin murdered millions in the Gulag and wiped out all opposition. Putin jails, poisons, and kills critics, invades neighboring countries, and cultivates a cult of personal greatness. Different era, same authoritarian legacy. #Putin #Stalin #StandWithUkraine

29.03.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US is pushing more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, sources say The Trump administration has proposed a new, more expansive minerals deal with Ukraine, according to three people familiar with the ongoing negotiations and a summary of a draft proposal obtained by Reuters.

The EU backs Ukraine with billions in aid, no strings attached, no claims on its future. The U.S., meanwhile, demands control over Ukraine’s mineral wealth to repay military support. That’s not solidarity. That’s a transactional power play disguised as help. Slava Ukraini πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

28.03.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Mike Johnson is floating the idea of eliminating federal courts because he disagrees with their rulings. This is not conservatism, it is a direct assault on judicial independence and the separation of powers. When courts are threatened, democracy is in danger.

27.03.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Putin echoes Stalin in 'very, very scary' speech The speech that Russian President Vladimir Putin made on Wednesday bore the hallmark of unapologetic authoritarianism, Russia experts and observers said.

Putin is glorifying Stalin and rewriting history to justify repression, violence, and war. When a dictator starts praising a mass murderer as a role model, we know where it’s heading. This isn’t nostalgia , it’s a warning. #Putin #Stalin #Ukraine #Dictatorship

27.03.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Ukraine's allies meet with new aid, security assurances in mind Some 30 leaders will meet in Paris on Thursday to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy how to strengthen military support, review ceasefire efforts and assess what role they could play if a peace deal is struck with Russia.

Europe is taking action!
– More weapons, training & ammo for Ukraine
– Frozen Russian assets to fund arms
– Zelenskyy called for air defense – Europe listens. This is responsibility in action: defending freedom, peace & security.
#StandWithUkraine #EU #EuropeActs #FreedomFirst #Ukraine
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27.03.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The war in Ukraine isn’t about NATO.
It’s about Putin’s attempt to erase a sovereign nation and rebuild an empire.
If Ukraine falls, Europe’s security is at risk.
This concerns us all.

#StandWithUkraine #DefendDemocracy

25.03.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S. just sent a real estate mogul and a speechwriter to negotiate with Putin’s war machine.
This isn’t diplomacy, it’s community theatre with nukes backstage. Ukraine doesn’t need theatre. It needs weapons. #StandWithUkraine #ArmUkraineNow

24.03.2025 20:35 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am not a Russophobe. Under Putin, Russia terrorizes Ukraine, violates international law, attempts to occupy a neighboring country, and kidnaps children. Russian propaganda systematically spreads lies. Acknowledging facts is not Russophobia, it’s reality.

20.03.2025 20:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trumps so-called β€œpeace plan” is nothing but a gift to Putin. By blaming Ukraine and pushing for surrender, he is parroting Kremlin propaganda, not negotiating. Real diplomacy strengthens allies, not abandons them. Appeasing a dictator never ends war, it fuels the next one.

18.03.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Utterly predictably, Putin rejects the unconditional ceasefire offered by Ukraine, sends Trump off on the errands of making the Russian invasion easier and denying Ukrainian sovereignty, while Trump claims he has accomplished something.

18.03.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 5904 πŸ” 1679 πŸ’¬ 167 πŸ“Œ 62

Putin plays chess, Trump plays reality TV. While Ukraine bleeds, Putin gets his way, with a U.S. president who blames Zelenskyy instead of the aggressor in the Kremlin. History repeats itself, and Trump moves like a pawn in Putin’s game.

18.03.2025 19:54 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump is running the US like a mafia boss, without loyalty or principles. Threats against Ukraine, pressure on Canada, and weakness toward Russia paint a picture of a nation acting more like a mafia state than a global leader. Democracy erodes when power is used as leverage

08.03.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Trump has undermined Ukraine by threatening to cut aid, emboldening Putin. He has weakened NATO, alienated allies, and eroded America’s global leadership. His actions serve Russia’s interests, not democracy’s.

07.03.2025 12:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New Zealand fires its UK ambassador over a harmless remark about Trump’s grasp of history. When diplomacy bends to fear of a president’s ego, democracy weakens. Weak decision by Wellington.

07.03.2025 12:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I look forward to following skilled, sharp journalists, who highlight news with good source criticism and based on objective facts

23.04.2024 21:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0