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[Rasmus Jarlov @RasmusJarlov]

How do we arm Europe quickly and build up a massive European defence Industry so we can be safe from Russia?

The answer is: We cant. Not quickly.

Sputhern Europe is still sleeping but Northern and Baltic Europe is wide awake and armring like hell. Several countries are now spending significantly more of GDP on defence than the USA. Finland is already strong and Poland is very close to being ready. The rest are on their way.

But we need more time. Five-ten years from now, we will not need to fear Russia. They will be outmatched. But right now, Russia is a real danger.

So what do we do?

There are only two options:

1) Try to keep the USA as an ally for as long as possible until we are ready. That means keep stroking Trump’s ego and humiliate ourselves Marc Rutte style. Accept extortion, insults, threats and concessions while calling Trump “Daddy” and giving him made up peace prizes.

The problem is: Even that is not going to work. Regardless of what we do, Trump and his gang will want new humiliations every week. Giving in to a ridiculously unfair trade deal did not make the USA friendlier to Europe. Doubling defence spending has not made them less hostile to Europe either. Nothing will. They hate Europe, support Russia and cant be won over. They will not be there for us, and Russia knows it.

That leaves only one option:

2) Support Ukraine like our lives depend on it because they do.

As long as Ukraine stand between Europe and Russia, we are safe. Russia can not even take Donbas from Ukraine and would be in way over their heads if they also had to fight the Nordic countries, Poland, Germany, France, Britain and Canada in Eastern Europe.

We must demand that EVERYBODY in Europe contribute. No more free-riding from Italy, Spain and France. Not a eurocent in subsidies from the EU to traitors like Hungary and Slovakia before they also join.

It is real. This is not a drill. It is time to step up.

We can easily do it and I am confident, that we will.

Glory to Ukraine and glory to Europe.

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

Since this is making the rounds again as Trump prepares to put the final nail in NATO's coffin, and Europe prepares even more papers nobody believes, I think this is the full transcript of my three-minute broadside in Halifax on November 26.

"This is the best show Putin can hope for. Not a single straight answer.

It’s not about how many weapons you have, ammunition… it’s: are you willing to fight and die?

Oh, it’s nice, you have a Canadian-led brigade in Latvia. What are the orders for this brigade? Will they shoot if Russians cross the border?

We know the answer. It will take ages to negotiate.

I still didn’t hear a clear response to this.

I can’t even imagine this. How can we discuss seriously the deal made by Trump’s business partner [Witkoff]? It’s a real estate deal to enrich Trump’s family and sell Ukraine. How can we seriously discuss that Ukraine will have to give up fortifications that are saving Europe?

Ah, we’re celebrating NATO! NATO is not strong. NATO doesn’t exist.

It’s a fake. It’s N-A-T-O, four letters.

The reason you are still sitting here and celebrating it: Ukraine is dying every minute. It’s a massive sacrifice. If not for Ukraine, if not for Ukraine standing in front of Russia, Russian tanks would be in Poland already.

You all suggested that Ukraine would give up. You offered Zelensky a ride. And he said, “I don’t need a ride, I need ammunition.”

Four years, Ukraine is fighting for the whole of Europe.

NATO was built to fight only one war. Not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war: To save free Europe from Russian aggression.

Ukraine is the only country that is fighting this war, and we’re still discussing: Should we include them or not?

Ukraine is the only country that is fulfilling NATO’s destiny. And we owe them everything.

“Oh, let’s sacrifice them.”

I don’t know how to explain this choice. As a Russian, I also feel guilty. That’s why I cannot tell Zelenskyy to show Trump the middle finger. But again, we have how many senators here? Are you going to tell Donald Trump that he cannot do that?

You have 85 [senators]. 85 is more than two-thirds, yes? If I’m out of 100. So, yes. How come that, you know, this bill is still sitting somewhere on the floor of the Senate, and it’s not still being done? Putin, Xi Jinping, all others, they are celebrating it.

And by the way, Russia has North Koreans, they have Cubans, they have Africans, volunteers, and we’re still talking about escalation?

We have everything—military, political, economic power on our side—and we’re still losing the war. Thanks to Ukraine, Russia is not fulfilling Putin’s dream of restoring the Russian Empire.

But, if, god forbid, Ukraine is forced to make this deal, then, it’s very clear: Putin will realize his dream.

And then, guys, you are next, but you are not willing to fight."

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[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

As leaders once understood, and was explained clearly by Harry Truman, you fight small wars to avoid fighting big ones. If you think supporting Ukraine winning is expensive, it’s nothing compared to the cost of Ukraine losing.

[Mariska den Eelden 🇪🇺🇳🇱 @eeldenden]

Rubio refused to meet Kaja Kallas because she said the obvious: demilitarize the aggressor, not the victim

[Lia Gazi @qirimlia]

The problem we face is that ruzzia has never been held accountable for its crimes.

Deportations, genocides, repressions …they did all kinds of evil an empire could do. But still, the world chose silence instead of justice.

And today, the world continues to stay silent

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russian strikes on Ukraine's cities are depraved, meant to kill civilians.

Flags are flying at half-mast to mourn the victims.

More weapons for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia are the fastest way to end the war.
Getting more air defenses to Ukraine fast is our priority.

[Lev Havryliv @LevHavryliv]

A ceasefire is no solution.

Ukrainians under Russian occupation will continue to face filtration camps, torture, rapes, killings and deportations.

Russia will treat any ceasefire as it has treated 20 previous ceasefires since 2014. By violating it.

[Dee 🌹 @DeeWaynee94]

Christians be like ‘You need to read the Bible’ like that’s some mic-drop.

Fam, I’ve read it. Front to back.

It’s violent mythology dressed as moral wisdom. 🚮

Bronze Age rules for a species that can split atoms.

You don’t follow it either, you just quote the bits that flatter you. 🤣 🤫

[Moller 🇺🇦 @gmoller5]

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Change the world!

[Florence @Flore14]

🔥 Enough.

Kyiv is burning... and you’re still "deeply concerned"?

Russia terror-bombs civilians, the US is twisted, Europe sleepwalks. Only Ukraine fights. Alone!

As a European, I urge my leaders: stop waiting for peace. Act to achieve it: sanctions + Patriots + sky shield!

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

In the space of 48 hours HHS Secretary RFK Jr has announced he will prioritise wearable "wellness" trackers which have no proven health benefits, and slash funding for vaccines which have saved tens of millions of lives globally

He's a dangerous fraud.

[Moller 🇺🇦 @gmoller5]

@Enezator Basic construction, lesson 1, 70 IQ should be enough.

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

Follow the science

And if the science is wrong..do better science

Don't resort to quackery and pseudoscience

[Rinat @ri_not_ri]

Trump is forcing Ukraine to surrender.

And no one can stop it. Protesters, senators, world leaders—all powerless against one orange egomaniac obsessed with an old Russian thug.

The modern world is damned by stupid people, rich cowards, corrupt influencers, and weak politicians.

[Conspiratorial Templates @mynamehear]

I'm an alpha MAGA. I fear nothing.

Except trans people. And gay people. And books. Brown people, black people, women, fair elections, vaccines, rainbows, cities, education, affordable healthcare, taxing billionaires, pronouns, wind turbines, electric stoves, drag queens,

[Vatnik Soup @P_Kallioniemi]

In today's Vatnik Soup, I'll discuss extensively why the West is losing the information war. The format is a bit different from earlier ones, but here goes:

The West is losing the information war

Countries like Russia and China have spent years turning disinformation into a central pillar of statecraft. They don’t just lie—they lie loudly, constantly, and across every available platform. They’ve mastered the art of sowing confusion, undermining trust, and deepening political divides inside democratic societies. This isn’t done by accident—it’s done through well-funded, highly coordinated campaigns that blend state media, covert troll farms, social media influencers, and manipulated algorithms.

At the same time, they maintain an iron grip on their own information environments. In Russia, independent media is silenced, dissenters are jailed, and the internet is censored through so-called “sovereign” infrastructure that can block or throttle unwanted content. In China, the state filters all online speech through the Great Firewall, bans platforms like YouTube and Twitter, and floods domestic social media with tightly controlled propaganda. Algorithms are not tools for engagement—they are instruments of obedience.

That’s the key to their advantage: they control what their citizens see while exploiting the openness of our societies. We can’t inject truth into theirs—but they can inject lies into ours. Their disinformation can reach our phones in seconds, while our facts can’t even get past their digital borders. It’s a deeply asymmetrical fight, where authoritarian states operate with speed, scale, and impunity—while democracies struggle to respond without undermining our own values of free speech and transparency.

These regimes don’t wait around for approval. They don’t worry about press freedom or public debate. If they want to launch an influence campaign, they do it—quickly and quietly. They have entire networks producing and spreading their messages in dozens of languages, 24/7.

Worse still, they’ve gotten very good at grabbing attention. They use social media superspreaders, conspiracy influencers, and flashy TikTok videos to package their propaganda into something that feels exciting, rebellious, or funny—even when it’s completely false. They tell simple, emotionally charged stories that spread like wildfire. And all this is supercharged with AI.

And what do we counter that with? Dry press releases from EU officials. Long reports. Monotone statements from diplomats. Detailed debunking articles hidden behind paywalls, or buried deep in PDF reports that almost no one reads. Good intentions—delivered with all the flair of a tax form. Most of it never reaches the people actually being targeted by disinformation. It’s not that we don’t have the facts—it’s that we’re terrible at making people care about them.

Meanwhile, the information battlefield has already shifted. In Finland, half of teenagers between 13 and 18 now get their news from TikTok. And it’s not just influencers and entertainment—even North Korea is now publishing propaganda on the platform. That’s the level of reach and adaptability we’re up against. Authoritarian regimes are speaking directly to the next generation, using their language and their media. And we’re still whispering from behind paywalls and official podiums.

We’ve already seen how devastating information warfare can be when left unchecked. In January 2014, 60% of Russians had a positive view of Ukrainians. Then the Kremlin launched a relentless defamation campaign on national TV and social media—painting Ukrainians as Nazis, traitors, or puppets of the West. By 2015, the numbers had flipped: 60% of Russians now had a negative view of Ukrainians. This is how propaganda works. And when you control the entire information ecosystem, it works terrifyingly well.

But at the same time, Ukraine learned to fight back. Since 2014, and especially after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainians have treated information like a front line. They’ve built partnerships between government, civil society, and creative communities. They’ve used humor, memes, music, and viral videos to expose lies and boost morale. They work around the clock—not because it’s trendy, but because they understand just how destructive these manipulation campaigns can be. In Ukraine, disinformation isn’t an abstract threat—it’s a weapon that softens targets before the bombs fall.

Take Russia: it’s spending nearly $2 billion a year on state propaganda. China’s media operations are even more extensive and opaque. Meanwhile, the European Union is spending a tiny fraction of that trying to defend the truth.

It’s not just about money—it’s about mindset. We’ve been playing defense, trying to fact-check lies after they’ve gone viral. That’s not enough. We need to get ahead of the problem.

And we can’t just focus on short-term fixes. Both Russia and China plan their information strategies decades ahead—and we should too. That means giving more resources and support to modern media creators—influencers, podcasters, digital artists, futurists, analysts, visionaries. These are the people shaping how millions think and feel. We need to invest in the platforms, voices, and formats that actually reach people today.

We also need to build long-term resilience. We need to build a vaccine against online disinformation. And that vaccine is education.

That means warning people before the lies start spreading. It means teaching media literacy in schools, so young people know how to spot manipulation. It means putting clear, truthful, engaging content in the places where people actually spend time—YouTube, TikTok, Instagram—not hiding it away on obscure government and EU websites.

But defense alone won’t win this war. We must take the fight to the adversary’s doorstep. Authoritarian regimes have real vulnerabilities—corruption, repression, inequality, and elite hypocrisy. These are pressure points we should be targeting with truth-based messaging that empowers dissent, exposes abuse, and undermines their control over public perception. This isn’t about regime change—it’s about using facts to challenge the myths they rely on to stay in power. Just like they exploit our openness, we must be willing to expose their rot.

This isn’t about copying authoritarian tactics. It’s about defending the values we care about—freedom, transparency, democracy—with creative and bold strategies.

Do we really need to wait until Russia is sending drones and troops across our borders to finally take this seriously?

The information war is here. We don’t get to choose whether we’re part of it. But we can choose to stop losing.

[Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @rshereme]

It looks like that Putin is preparing for war with NATO.

Russia is building up military forces near the border with Finland - constructing bases, bunkers, training grounds, and other military infrastructure in the area.

1/n

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

Putin invaded Ukraine. He started this war. Talking about the “conflict” as if both sides are fault is wrong. Please don’t let this Russian framing take hold.