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Moscow is building up its weapons stockpiles much faster than Nato allies had anticipated, creating a sense of urgency, the general said

Norway must ramp up defence spending in the face of a potential war with Russia within three years, the country’s armed forces chief has warned.

General Eirik Kristoffersen said in an interview with Dagbladet, a Norwegian newspaper, that time was running out to build up the nation’s defences in the face of an increasingly unpredictable Russia.

“The current window of opportunity will remain open for a year or two, perhaps three, which is when we will have to invest even more in our defence,” Gen Kristoffersen said in the interview, published on Sunday.

“We do not know what will become of Russia in three years. We need to prepare a strong national defence to be able to meet an uncertain and unpredictable world,” he added.

The Norwegian general said Moscow was building up its weapons stockpiles much faster than Nato allies had anticipated, adding to the sense of urgency.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (4 children)

There is quite literally no chance of this. If it happens, I'll buy you a year's worth of beer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Less likely with a Democrat president, but if a Republican (especially Trump) gets back in power I can see them deciding not to support NATO.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Man, I wish I was still an alcoholic

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

You don't think he's willing to test the non-existent resolve of the EU defensive pact if America doesn't join the wars?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Nope. Ukraine was a lone wolf and Putin thought it'd be easy pickings (though I'm sure he realized pretty soon how much he fucked up), but no way he's going up against nations that are part of actual defensive pacts.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Why would Russia do that? What material, factual reasons do you have for them to do it?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Lul

"Hitler has promised the chancellor that he will be content with the Sudentenland."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_irredentism

[–] [email protected] -5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wtf does that have to do with anything? You think Putin and the current Russian government, who are staunch anti-communist and have repeatedly disavowed the USSR are…? Like what is the MATERIAL analysis here? You are just talking about your vibes and ideology!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Duuur what does Putin wanting to conquer former Russian Empire and Soviet holdings have to do with him wanting to conquer former Russian Empire and Soviet holdings duuuurrrr I'm surely making an honest argument!

If I say the Marxist buzzwords despite ignoring all their actual meanings people will agree with me!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Russia has repeatedly shown itself to have imperialist ambitions. Just ask Georgia and Ukraine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's what everyone said about them invading Ukraine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Except that's not true, and Russia had precedent already from 2014. Oh and also Ukraine is not in NATO or the EU. So not really that surprising that Russia tried something.