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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg

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🇳🇴 Social debater ︳Chronicler ︳Chessplayer You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. Ukraine is democracy's red line. Slava Ukraini🔥 https://benjaminhusstadnedberg.substack.com/

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · Jan 11

Here to share factual info about the ua-ru war.

This order is crucial: Facts first. Then opinions.

Change of mind is strength, not weakness.

Especially encourage pro-ru ppl to follow me, bc you're probably just misinformed🤔

As European I‘m independent of Dem/GOP, and perhaps easier to trust?

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 3h

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But the level is low, based on the fact that Norway has had extraordinary revenues of 150-200 B in the last 2-3 years. The fact that we only provide 4% of this in support is very weak.

Previois post on this subject; bsky.app/profile/fact...

Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · Feb 2

It's nice to see economic experts supporting the argument I myself have been making for months💪😤

We must build as strong pressure on the Norwegian government as possible👊

I called for action from the no government in October, and pressure keeps building👇

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#Norway #Ukraine #Denmark #Russia

Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 3h

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#Norway will provide 8.5 B$ in total support to #Ukraine in 2026.

Military support accounts for 7.5 billion of the total.
This is the same level as in 2025.

The level is good, measured as a share of GDP, and compared to what other countries provide in support.

180 milliarder til forsvar og støtte til Ukraina

Trygghet og beredskap er hovedprioriteringer for regjeringen i statsbudsjettet for 2026. I forsvarsbudsjettet følges dette opp med to hovedgrep: Videre styrking av Forsvaret i tråd med langtidsplanen,...

www.regjeringen.no

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 4h

⚡️ Russian internet provider 'impoverished by 66 million rubles' after Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source claims.

HUR claims that Orion Telecom was actively used by Russian security services in operations related to Russia`s war in Ukraine.

Russian internet provider 'impoverished by 66 million rubles' after Ukrainian cyberattack, HUR source claims

Ukraine’s military intelligence claims that Orion Telecom’s infrastructure was actively used by Russian security services in operations related to Russia`s war in Ukraine.

kyivindependent.com

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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 5h

💥 Russia: Ufimsky Oil Refinery struck by Ukrainian drones in the rain — 1,450km away from Ukraine.
The refinery has a capacity to produce 7.5 million tons of fuel per year.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 5h

🇳🇱 The Netherlands will provide an additional €90 million military aid package to Ukraine, focused on producing reconnaissance and strike drones. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced the move at the NATO meeting in Brussels, urging the need to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 5h

🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden is ready to do more in the context of military assistance to Ukraine, in particular regarding participation in PURL initiative and aviation, said Swedish Defense Minister Jonson.

“We have prepared 2nd package together with Norway and Denmark. Sweden has allocated €250 million for this."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 5h

⚡️UK supplies Ukraine with over 85,000 drones in 6 months.

As part of its defense support, the U.K. has invested 600 million pounds (nearly $800 million) in drone production for Ukraine in 2025. This includes tens of thousands of FPV (first-person-view) drones designed for frontline use.

(6) Ukraine war latest update: Drone strike leaves Russian oil terminal in Crimea burning, 16 tanks damaged

Coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates. Sixteen fuel tanks were damaged at the Morskoi Neftianoi Terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea, as a result ...

kyivindependent.com

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boredscrollmaster.bsky.social @boredscrollmaster.bsky.social · 8h

Trump has been Putin's slave since he visited Moscow. The blackmail is likely iron-clad.

www.politico.com/magazine/sto...

The Hidden History of Trump’s First Trip to Moscow

In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.

www.politico.com

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 8h

Day 1330 of Russia's war. Remember Putin's aims were to take Kyiv, install a puppet "president", take all Ukraine's ports, energy fields, and leave a rump 'state' next to Poland.

How well and bravely Ukraine has fought. We MUST see this through to a just peace.
Here's today's🧵

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 4h

My own country #Norway, with a border to #Finland, should pay attention.

A former defence chief in Norway said this, a few years back:

"If we gather the entire Norwegian Army, we could at most defend a single district in Oslo."
- Robert Mood, Lieutenant General

Joni Askola @joniaskola.bsky.social · 8h

1/7 Finland has the most advanced total defense model in Europe.

It is not just for war. It helps in any crisis.

Government, businesses, civil society, and citizens all have roles.

Europe should treat this as a benchmark and start building toward it, not merely on paper

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 4h

Anonymity = no credibility. No conversation.

A real profile = a good conversation.

Your choice.

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Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 7h

It is really nice seeing that the narratives slowly change to finally see Ukraine as capable country that can win

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 5h

Translated:

"I hereby confirm - on behalf of Europe and NATO - that we are weak, and will not retaliate when attacked. Please, mr Putin, attack us more."

Ukraine Matters (Georgijs) @ukrainematters.bsky.social · 5h

This is so fucking insane.
Dictators don't think like us. They understand only actual power, not potential.
By not responding now we invite dictators to "try us out".
Have we actually learned nothing?

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 1d

NATO Secretary Rutte on Russian incursions into EU airspace:

If a plane would pose a threat,we have the authorities to do,if necessary,the ultimate.But if the plane is not posing a threat,we are not going to shoot it down.Then we’ll gently guide it outside
We’re so much stronger than the Russians

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Vlad Vexler @vladvexler.bsky.social · 5h

Nigel Farage falls through the cracks of media scrutiny. He receives the attention of someone powerful, but the scrutiny of someone powerless. It’s a case study in how fear of democratic decline makes institutions submissive which accelerates democratic decline.

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 5h

I watch your content with great interest👍

Can you give some examples on how we can stop 'democratic decline'?

What can I do in my everyday life?
What can I do, having a strong engagement for Ukraine and for liberal democracies in general?
How can I use social media plattforms to enhance democracy?

Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 6h

#Russia is planning to ramp up its tank production. Hardly a sign of planning for peace...

Tatarigami @tatarigami.bsky.social · 3d

Russia’s T-90 tank production in 2024 reached around 240 units, including both new and modernized tanks. But internal planning papers analyzed by Frontelligence Insight show Moscow’s plan to lift output by 80% and launch production of a new T90 variant. 🧵Our Special Report:

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The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 1d

The German Navy starts its largest naval firing exercise in decades off the coast of Andøya, Norwegian Sea

Ten German naval ships engage in missile firing at Norwegian Arctic test range

The German Navy starts its largest naval firing exercise in decades biggest off the coast of Andøya, Norwegian Sea.

www.thebarentsobserver.com

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 6h

Ukraine’s delegation in the U.S. held meetings with top defense firms Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and RTX. These are producers of missiles, aircraft, and air defense systems. Preparations are underway for Zelensky’s visit to Washington this Friday, where concrete agreements may be signed.

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 7h

Russian Animal protection...

Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 7h

"Donkey, what unit are you from? Are you an assaultman or a rear folk?"

A Russian soldier filmed a donkey wearing a helmet and body armor.

Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 9h

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If Trump had been purely transactional, he would of course have said "yes" to Zelenskyy's offer of arms purchases for 90B$.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy entices Trump with $90bn arms buy in return for security

Ukrainian president ready for bilateral meeting with Putin; Russian attacks continue with Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia among targets. What we know on day 1,273

www.theguardian.com

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 9h

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Trump is clearly less "transactional" and more ideological than many believe.

We also see this in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Trump has consistently supported Putin, through actions and words. TrumpAdmin is much closer to Putin's neo-fascism than liberal democratic values.

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Shaun Pinner @olddogua.bsky.social · 13h

Putin was supposed to win that war in a week, but it is entering its fourth year, – Trump.

Zelensky wants "Tomahawks" we have plenty of them, he added

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 9h

Walk the talk!

9 months of talking without any actions has destroyed American reputation.

We don’t believe you.

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 9h

This is the wrong way for #Syria.

You managed to oust the tyrant Assad. He killed hundreds of thousands but not alone; Putin was his enabler. Putin is drenched in Syrian blood.

Syria should cut all ties to #Russia. Not “normalizing” relations.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 9h

⚡️ Syria's Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit.

Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA.

Syria's Al-Sharaa to meet Putin in his first Russia visit

Al-Sharaa and Putin are expected to discuss regional and international developments, as well as ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, according to SANA.

kyivindependent.com

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 9h

🔥 AFU hit “Marine Oil Terminal” in Feodosiya again. 16 fuel tanks that survived the previous attack were damaged, - General Staff

‼️ AFU struck P-18 radar station in Krasnaya Polyana (Crimea), UAV control point in Oleshki (Kherson region) and ammunition depot in the Makiivka area (Donetsk region).

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