Very glad to have time with #PhilGordon46 in Washington DC. Discussed our nations' close partnership, our stand against autocracy, and ways to effectively deter Russia and China.
Had the pleasure of discussing international affairs and the situation in Ukraine with #LTGHRMcMaster.
The fall of the Berlin Wall inspired the world and accelerated my own country's fight for independence, proving that courage really does build the future.
I thank #ABaerbock and #GrueneBundestag for the invitation to share this and other thoughts at today's #Zukunftkongress.
I thank #ABaerbock and #GrueneBundestag for the invitation to share this and other thoughts at today's #Zukunftkongress.
NATO was made to secure peace in Europe through collective defence against Moscow. I am saying NATO should do more of what NATO was made to do. 16/16🧵
To sum it up. If we want Ukraine, Europe and the transatlantic area to be secure from an evermore aggressive Russia we have to accept Ukraine into NATO, build up our defences, and thereby bring back respect for the UN Charter and international law. 15/16
Idealists say aggression is fundamentally unacceptable. Realists say Russia is so strong that resistance is futile and acceptance is the only answer.
Well, I say we are strong enough to defend our ideals, and fighting back is the most realistic choice. Here's why. 👇🧵1/16
Well, I say we are strong enough to defend our ideals, and fighting back is the most realistic choice. Here's why. 👇🧵1/16
Huge thanks to #jensstoltenberg for navigating a profoundly challenging decade, and for your dedication to making the Alliance stronger and the Baltic region safer. We will continue to support Ukraine until victory, and we wish you all the best for the future.
Congratulations to Mark Rutte on becoming the new #SecGenNATO. At this critical moment in the history of our organisation we will need your steady hand and valuable experience, and we are certain you will continue your strong support for Ukraine and frontline states.
NATO was made to secure peace in Europe through collective defence against Moscow. I am saying NATO should do more of what NATO was made to do. 16/16🧵
To sum it up. If we want Ukraine, Europe and the transatlantic area to be secure from an evermore aggressive Russia we have to accept Ukraine into NATO, build up our defences, and thereby bring back respect for the UN Charter and international law. 15/16
Idealists say aggression is fundamentally unacceptable. Realists say Russia is so strong that resistance is futile and acceptance is the only answer.
Well, I say we are strong enough to defend our ideals, and fighting back is the most realistic choice. Here's why. 👇🧵1/16
Well, I say we are strong enough to defend our ideals, and fighting back is the most realistic choice. Here's why. 👇🧵1/16
Huge thanks to #jensstoltenberg for navigating a profoundly challenging decade, and for your dedication to making the Alliance stronger and the Baltic region safer. We will continue to support Ukraine until victory, and we wish you all the best for the future.
Congratulations to Mark Rutte on becoming the new #SecGenNATO. At this critical moment in the history of our organisation we will need your steady hand and valuable experience, and we are certain you will continue your strong support for Ukraine and frontline states.
Congratulations to Takeshi Iwaya on your appointment as Japan's new Foreign Minister. I look forward to further enhancing our strategic partnership and upholding the rules-based international order, crucial for a free and open Indo-Pacific and a secure Europe.