Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg
@factforce.bsky.social
Norwegian social debater. Masters of Art. Chronicler. Chessplayer. NAFO.
benjaminhusstadnedberg.substack.com
You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.
Ukraine is democracy's red line.
benjaminhusstadnedberg.substack.com
You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.
Ukraine is democracy's red line.
Pinned
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?
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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Ukraine continues to control all 23 regional capitals and special-status cities it held at the start of the full-scale war.
23/23!
Russia is losing strategically
23/23!
Russia is losing strategically
January 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Ukraine continues to control all 23 regional capitals and special-status cities it held at the start of the full-scale war.
23/23!
Russia is losing strategically
23/23!
Russia is losing strategically
The argument is very revealing;
US is in control. The territory is in the NATO alliance. But when the Trump regime say they are not in control, they also do not consider themselves to be part of the alliance.
NATO is dead.
Europe must act accordingly.
US is in control. The territory is in the NATO alliance. But when the Trump regime say they are not in control, they also do not consider themselves to be part of the alliance.
NATO is dead.
Europe must act accordingly.
Randy Fine is parroting the same invasion justifications used by Putin and Hitler.
It is pathetic, unhinged imperialism, and it should not be normalized
It is pathetic, unhinged imperialism, and it should not be normalized
January 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The argument is very revealing;
US is in control. The territory is in the NATO alliance. But when the Trump regime say they are not in control, they also do not consider themselves to be part of the alliance.
NATO is dead.
Europe must act accordingly.
US is in control. The territory is in the NATO alliance. But when the Trump regime say they are not in control, they also do not consider themselves to be part of the alliance.
NATO is dead.
Europe must act accordingly.
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I'm still here... and also still going and never giving up, are Ukrainians, freezing in the dark, sitting in trenches or first responders rescuing the latest victims of Russia's war crimes.
This is THE daily 🧵for Day 1424 - coffee donations welcome🙏(see link in my bio)
This is THE daily 🧵for Day 1424 - coffee donations welcome🙏(see link in my bio)
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 AM
I'm still here... and also still going and never giving up, are Ukrainians, freezing in the dark, sitting in trenches or first responders rescuing the latest victims of Russia's war crimes.
This is THE daily 🧵for Day 1424 - coffee donations welcome🙏(see link in my bio)
This is THE daily 🧵for Day 1424 - coffee donations welcome🙏(see link in my bio)
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Those Trump awards are still coming
He got one from Jabba too.
Make Tatooine Great Again
Make Tatooine Great Again
January 17, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Those Trump awards are still coming
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This sounds even less convincing than the original versions by Hitler and Putin
January 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
This sounds even less convincing than the original versions by Hitler and Putin
The American side enter these meetings with zero experience in geopolitics or diplomacy. Same thing when they meet the Russians.
It’s like taking on Magnus Carlsen, expecting to win, even though you don’t even know the rules of the game.
American international power is in steep decline.
It’s like taking on Magnus Carlsen, expecting to win, even though you don’t even know the rules of the game.
American international power is in steep decline.
Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov and David Arakhamia have arrived in the United States to discuss details of a potential peace agreement. A joint meeting with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Daniel Driscoll is scheduled for today.
January 17, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The American side enter these meetings with zero experience in geopolitics or diplomacy. Same thing when they meet the Russians.
It’s like taking on Magnus Carlsen, expecting to win, even though you don’t even know the rules of the game.
American international power is in steep decline.
It’s like taking on Magnus Carlsen, expecting to win, even though you don’t even know the rules of the game.
American international power is in steep decline.
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Russia and its supporters are desperate to hide one simple fact:
In March 2022, they occupied almost 30% of Ukraine. Today, almost 4 years later, they occupy only about 20%.
Any war where the invader holds less territory after 4 years than after 1 month is a disaster
In March 2022, they occupied almost 30% of Ukraine. Today, almost 4 years later, they occupy only about 20%.
Any war where the invader holds less territory after 4 years than after 1 month is a disaster
January 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Russia and its supporters are desperate to hide one simple fact:
In March 2022, they occupied almost 30% of Ukraine. Today, almost 4 years later, they occupy only about 20%.
Any war where the invader holds less territory after 4 years than after 1 month is a disaster
In March 2022, they occupied almost 30% of Ukraine. Today, almost 4 years later, they occupy only about 20%.
Any war where the invader holds less territory after 4 years than after 1 month is a disaster
This is the way👇
Czech President Petr Pavel said in Kyiv that the Czech Republic will soon send combat jets to Ukraine to fight Russian drones. The aircraft, possibly L-159s, will enhance Ukraine’s air defense. Prague may also provide radar systems.
January 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM
This is the way👇
“Hybrid attacks” is a comforting Western fairy tale.
#Russia uses all instruments of power in one seamless campaign, and it already treats #Europe as a battlefield.
The more we pretend this is “below the threshold of war” so our politicians can pretend we live in peace, the more we help Moscow.
#Russia uses all instruments of power in one seamless campaign, and it already treats #Europe as a battlefield.
The more we pretend this is “below the threshold of war” so our politicians can pretend we live in peace, the more we help Moscow.
Lithuania says Russia’s GRU was behind a 2024 arson attempt on a factory supplying Ukraine’s army, Reuters reports. Six suspects from five countries were arrested, accused of being paid €5,000–€10,000 each for the attack. #Russia
January 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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India Inches Closer to Buying 114 French Rafale Jets
India has approved a plan to buy and jointly manufacture 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to plug critical gaps in its air defenses.
(https://archive.ph/nvCg7)
India has approved a plan to buy and jointly manufacture 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to plug critical gaps in its air defenses.
(https://archive.ph/nvCg7)
India Inches Closer to Buying 114 French Rafale Jets
India has approved a plan to buy and jointly manufacture 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to plug critical gaps in its air defenses.
(https://archive.ph/nvCg7)
www.bloomberg.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
India Inches Closer to Buying 114 French Rafale Jets
India has approved a plan to buy and jointly manufacture 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to plug critical gaps in its air defenses.
(https://archive.ph/nvCg7)
India has approved a plan to buy and jointly manufacture 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to plug critical gaps in its air defenses.
(https://archive.ph/nvCg7)
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️ Kadyrov's son Adam reportedly in Moscow hospital after car accident in Grozny, Chechnya.
The motorcade had reportedly been moving at a high speed before encountering an obstacle, leading to a mass accident and a number of victims.
The motorcade had reportedly been moving at a high speed before encountering an obstacle, leading to a mass accident and a number of victims.
Kadyrov's son Adam reportedly in Moscow hospital after car accident in Grozny, Chechnya
The motorcade had been moving at a high speed before encountering an obstacle, leading to a mass accident and a number of victims.
kyivindependent.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM
⚡️ Kadyrov's son Adam reportedly in Moscow hospital after car accident in Grozny, Chechnya.
The motorcade had reportedly been moving at a high speed before encountering an obstacle, leading to a mass accident and a number of victims.
The motorcade had reportedly been moving at a high speed before encountering an obstacle, leading to a mass accident and a number of victims.
Europe must act on this fact immediately.
@Starmer, @Macron, @Merz, @donald-tusk.bsky.social :
No more talking. No more appeasing Trump.
Get on with the only task that matters; winning war!
@Starmer, @Macron, @Merz, @donald-tusk.bsky.social :
No more talking. No more appeasing Trump.
Get on with the only task that matters; winning war!
Why does Putin refuse real peace talks?
Because he has sacrificed Russia's future and can’t achieve his strategic goals.
Stopping now means admitting to his people that he destroyed his country’s future for nothing.
Negotiation won't work. Only massive pressure will
Because he has sacrificed Russia's future and can’t achieve his strategic goals.
Stopping now means admitting to his people that he destroyed his country’s future for nothing.
Negotiation won't work. Only massive pressure will
January 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Europe must act on this fact immediately.
@Starmer, @Macron, @Merz, @donald-tusk.bsky.social :
No more talking. No more appeasing Trump.
Get on with the only task that matters; winning war!
@Starmer, @Macron, @Merz, @donald-tusk.bsky.social :
No more talking. No more appeasing Trump.
Get on with the only task that matters; winning war!
NATO intervened in the Balkans and forced Serbia to stop their genocide.
There is no less reason to intervene now.
There is no less reason to intervene now.
#Kyiv. January 16, 2026. The temperature inside the apartment is -2°C.
The building relies on electric heating, which is unavailable due to Russian attacks.
No water as well.
Russia is committing genocide against Ukraine’s civilian population
📷: yulia_dunay / Threads
The building relies on electric heating, which is unavailable due to Russian attacks.
No water as well.
Russia is committing genocide against Ukraine’s civilian population
📷: yulia_dunay / Threads
January 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
NATO intervened in the Balkans and forced Serbia to stop their genocide.
There is no less reason to intervene now.
There is no less reason to intervene now.
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Fedorov: Asymmetric and cyber strikes make war too expensive for Russia. Verified December losses: 35,000 Russians, each hit on video.
Interceptors down Shaheds, drones hit sea and airfields. AI is already fighting with us — we’re moving toward autonomous warfare. 4X
Interceptors down Shaheds, drones hit sea and airfields. AI is already fighting with us — we’re moving toward autonomous warfare. 4X
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Fedorov: Asymmetric and cyber strikes make war too expensive for Russia. Verified December losses: 35,000 Russians, each hit on video.
Interceptors down Shaheds, drones hit sea and airfields. AI is already fighting with us — we’re moving toward autonomous warfare. 4X
Interceptors down Shaheds, drones hit sea and airfields. AI is already fighting with us — we’re moving toward autonomous warfare. 4X
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Fedorov is the best Ukraine can offer right now.
New Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: The top 50 of 400 drone units deliver 70% of enemy losses.
Grow the rest, and results explode. Leadership will be judged by results, not titles. 1/
New Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: The top 50 of 400 drone units deliver 70% of enemy losses.
Grow the rest, and results explode. Leadership will be judged by results, not titles. 1/
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Fedorov is the best Ukraine can offer right now.
New Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: The top 50 of 400 drone units deliver 70% of enemy losses.
Grow the rest, and results explode. Leadership will be judged by results, not titles. 1/
New Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: The top 50 of 400 drone units deliver 70% of enemy losses.
Grow the rest, and results explode. Leadership will be judged by results, not titles. 1/
@rmtunion.bsky.social ;
You will immediately fire your incompetent leader Dempsey. Being pro-Russian means that your organization supports genocide and fascism.
After you have fired the radicalized shit of a leader, you will give an official apology.
You will immediately fire your incompetent leader Dempsey. Being pro-Russian means that your organization supports genocide and fascism.
After you have fired the radicalized shit of a leader, you will give an official apology.
Utterly disgusting to read this about Eddie Dempsey, leader of @rmtunion.bsky.social which also has serious questions to answer, allowing him to become leader.
I'd like to think hard working members will refuse to pay their subs until RMT explains why its leader supports colonialism + genocide.
I'd like to think hard working members will refuse to pay their subs until RMT explains why its leader supports colonialism + genocide.
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
@rmtunion.bsky.social ;
You will immediately fire your incompetent leader Dempsey. Being pro-Russian means that your organization supports genocide and fascism.
After you have fired the radicalized shit of a leader, you will give an official apology.
You will immediately fire your incompetent leader Dempsey. Being pro-Russian means that your organization supports genocide and fascism.
After you have fired the radicalized shit of a leader, you will give an official apology.
Good to see that some European leaders finally talk tough👏💪👇
🇪🇺🇬🇱 Europe will break all economic ties with the US if it tries to seize Greenland, — FT
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
📍The French Finance Minister warned his American counterpart about this. He stressed: any step towards seizing the island would be tantamount to crossing a "red line".
January 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Good to see that some European leaders finally talk tough👏💪👇
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Here are some take-aways from the latest ep of 'Ukraine, The Latest'👇
European states that are sending troops to Greenland, are at the same time saying that they are not willing to send troops to #Ukraine. Even AFTER a peace agreement.
That's insane.
@rolandoliphant.bsky.social
Here are some take-aways from the latest ep of 'Ukraine, The Latest'👇
European states that are sending troops to Greenland, are at the same time saying that they are not willing to send troops to #Ukraine. Even AFTER a peace agreement.
That's insane.
@rolandoliphant.bsky.social
Russia forces African recruits to become suicide bombers & Zelensky declares ‘state of emergency’
open.spotify.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Here are some take-aways from the latest ep of 'Ukraine, The Latest'👇
European states that are sending troops to Greenland, are at the same time saying that they are not willing to send troops to #Ukraine. Even AFTER a peace agreement.
That's insane.
@rolandoliphant.bsky.social
Here are some take-aways from the latest ep of 'Ukraine, The Latest'👇
European states that are sending troops to Greenland, are at the same time saying that they are not willing to send troops to #Ukraine. Even AFTER a peace agreement.
That's insane.
@rolandoliphant.bsky.social
The current attrition rate in the war, favors Ukraine, inm.
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The current attrition rate in the war, favors Ukraine, inm.
In Norway we say "there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."
Back in the last century, when I was in the army, my basic training (before deployment) lasted 90 days. Not a single of those 90 days was warmer than -4 degrees Celsius.
Good luck with the training, guys💪
Back in the last century, when I was in the army, my basic training (before deployment) lasted 90 days. Not a single of those 90 days was warmer than -4 degrees Celsius.
Good luck with the training, guys💪
🇬🇧❄️ In the Arctic, British Marines are preparing for a possible armed conflict with Russia. At Camp Viking in northern Norway, elite British units undergo extreme training that simulates war scenarios in the Far North against Russia, - POLITICO
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
In Norway we say "there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."
Back in the last century, when I was in the army, my basic training (before deployment) lasted 90 days. Not a single of those 90 days was warmer than -4 degrees Celsius.
Good luck with the training, guys💪
Back in the last century, when I was in the army, my basic training (before deployment) lasted 90 days. Not a single of those 90 days was warmer than -4 degrees Celsius.
Good luck with the training, guys💪
As expected Russia is escalating, because the war is going badly for them.
Karaganov says Russia must “erase Europe with nuclear weapons, to save humanity and avoid ww3”
This despicable message is amplified by T Carlson, of course.
Karaganov says Russia must “erase Europe with nuclear weapons, to save humanity and avoid ww3”
This despicable message is amplified by T Carlson, of course.
Sergey Karaganov appears on Tucker Carlson — it’s a match made in hell — they talked about nuclear blackmail, Europe as the enemy, and how the Kremlin may be forced to save humanity and civilisation, by wiping out Europe in a nuclear strike. And much more.
youtu.be/cJAW9mO7fqA
youtu.be/cJAW9mO7fqA
We Will Erase Europe from the Map in a Nuclear Firestorm - Karaganov
YouTube video by Silicon Wafers
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
As expected Russia is escalating, because the war is going badly for them.
Karaganov says Russia must “erase Europe with nuclear weapons, to save humanity and avoid ww3”
This despicable message is amplified by T Carlson, of course.
Karaganov says Russia must “erase Europe with nuclear weapons, to save humanity and avoid ww3”
This despicable message is amplified by T Carlson, of course.
Watching this I keep wondering why the #UK government is not hiring Vlad Vexler, instead of overpaid and under competent Content Bureaus.
@Starmer: listen to this guy👇💪
@Starmer: listen to this guy👇💪
Important video about communication in age of distrust youtu.be/9VE3_kLBpiM?...
VLAD REACTS: Labour Political Ad Communication Fail
YouTube video by Vlad Vexler Chat
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Watching this I keep wondering why the #UK government is not hiring Vlad Vexler, instead of overpaid and under competent Content Bureaus.
@Starmer: listen to this guy👇💪
@Starmer: listen to this guy👇💪
Det kan være at Trump ikke teknisk fyller definisjonen "fascist". Men regimet han leder har de fleste av kjennetegnene.
Samarbeidet med Putin-regimet er ytterligere bevis;
www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/o...
@aftenposten.no @bernt51.bsky.social #Norge #Trump
Samarbeidet med Putin-regimet er ytterligere bevis;
www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/o...
@aftenposten.no @bernt51.bsky.social #Norge #Trump
Hvorfor Donald Trump ikke er en fascist
Les Bernt Hagtvets kronikk.
www.aftenposten.no
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Det kan være at Trump ikke teknisk fyller definisjonen "fascist". Men regimet han leder har de fleste av kjennetegnene.
Samarbeidet med Putin-regimet er ytterligere bevis;
www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/o...
@aftenposten.no @bernt51.bsky.social #Norge #Trump
Samarbeidet med Putin-regimet er ytterligere bevis;
www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/o...
@aftenposten.no @bernt51.bsky.social #Norge #Trump
As a strong #NATO supportert the senate leader, Republican Thune, should have headed the delegation to #Denmark.
But he - like all #GOP - are cowardly, spineless traitors to the American Constitution. They just sit and watch the dismantling of American democracy, and do not lift a finger.
But he - like all #GOP - are cowardly, spineless traitors to the American Constitution. They just sit and watch the dismantling of American democracy, and do not lift a finger.
Nå kommer amerikanske senatorer til Danmark. Det var på høy tid.
En gruppe senatorer besøker nå København. Men den viktigste mangler.
www.aftenposten.no
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM