We are running out of time to build defences against Russia, warns Norway's commander in chief
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.
There is quite literally no chance of this. If it happens, I'll buy you a year's worth of beer.
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.
Man, I wish I was still an alcoholic
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?
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.
Why would Russia do that? What material, factual reasons do you have for them to do it?
Lul
"Hitler has promised the chancellor that he will be content with the Sudentenland."
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_irredentism
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!
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!
Got it, so you have nothing. But that is obvious, or you wouldn’t think absurd things like this war was a war of conquest or anything like that.
I don't believe you're actually too dumb to understand the very idea of exploiting captured territory for manpower, industry, and wealth. You know, the very goal of imperialism, which Marx has quite a lot to say about.
Russia has repeatedly shown itself to have imperialist ambitions. Just ask Georgia and Ukraine.
That's what everyone said about them invading Ukraine.
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.