Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg
@factforce.bsky.social
Norwegian social debater. Masters of Art. Chronicler. Chessplayer. NAFO.
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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?
A new sign of growing Russian desperation.
The international community need to prepare strict measures against this potential act of terrorism.
The international community need to prepare strict measures against this potential act of terrorism.
❗️ Russia is considering options for striking at Ukrainian nuclear power plant substations in order to force to sign unacceptable surrender demands to end the war, — GUR.
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A new sign of growing Russian desperation.
The international community need to prepare strict measures against this potential act of terrorism.
The international community need to prepare strict measures against this potential act of terrorism.
Very good episode from @general-ben.bsky.social , @siliconcurtain.bsky.social & David DeBatto👇
“Any treaty is to be regarded as our own law”
This means that any actions from #US towards #Denmark is a constitutional crime.
Trump will disrespect this, and the third impeachment is coming, imo.
“Any treaty is to be regarded as our own law”
This means that any actions from #US towards #Denmark is a constitutional crime.
Trump will disrespect this, and the third impeachment is coming, imo.
Are we Going to WAR with a Predatory U.S. Over Greenland?
YouTube video by Silicon Curtain
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January 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Very good episode from @general-ben.bsky.social , @siliconcurtain.bsky.social & David DeBatto👇
“Any treaty is to be regarded as our own law”
This means that any actions from #US towards #Denmark is a constitutional crime.
Trump will disrespect this, and the third impeachment is coming, imo.
“Any treaty is to be regarded as our own law”
This means that any actions from #US towards #Denmark is a constitutional crime.
Trump will disrespect this, and the third impeachment is coming, imo.
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⚡️'Russia is preparing new massive attacks," Zelensky says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Jan. 16 that Russia is preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Jan. 16 that Russia is preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
'Russia is preparing new massive attacks,' Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Jan. 16 that Russia is preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
kyivindependent.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
⚡️'Russia is preparing new massive attacks," Zelensky says.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Jan. 16 that Russia is preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Jan. 16 that Russia is preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks on Ukraine as the country grapples with a deepening energy crisis.
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💀🔥 Full Story: The ratio of Russian and Ukrainian casualties in Kupyansk was 27 to 1, — The Times
▪️Russian losses for the entire offensive on Kupyansk, starting in 2025, are estimated to be "in the thousands."
▪️By Christmas, about 200 people remained encircled.
▪️Russian losses for the entire offensive on Kupyansk, starting in 2025, are estimated to be "in the thousands."
▪️By Christmas, about 200 people remained encircled.
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
💀🔥 Full Story: The ratio of Russian and Ukrainian casualties in Kupyansk was 27 to 1, — The Times
▪️Russian losses for the entire offensive on Kupyansk, starting in 2025, are estimated to be "in the thousands."
▪️By Christmas, about 200 people remained encircled.
▪️Russian losses for the entire offensive on Kupyansk, starting in 2025, are estimated to be "in the thousands."
▪️By Christmas, about 200 people remained encircled.
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🇺🇦🇮🇷 Embassy of Ukraine in Iran temporarily suspends work
Amidst mass anti-government protests, the diplomatic mission is not accepting citizens and has limited consular services.
The decision was made due to the worsening security situation.
Amidst mass anti-government protests, the diplomatic mission is not accepting citizens and has limited consular services.
The decision was made due to the worsening security situation.
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
🇺🇦🇮🇷 Embassy of Ukraine in Iran temporarily suspends work
Amidst mass anti-government protests, the diplomatic mission is not accepting citizens and has limited consular services.
The decision was made due to the worsening security situation.
Amidst mass anti-government protests, the diplomatic mission is not accepting citizens and has limited consular services.
The decision was made due to the worsening security situation.
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youtu.be/J9tiGudbOp4?...
The Power Shift wasn’t theory, its trajectory, “Putin is now having to defend everything, all of the time”.
Now we’re seeing the downdraft: Iran wobbling, Venezuela slipping, Russia’s global reach shrinking.
The Power Shift wasn’t theory, its trajectory, “Putin is now having to defend everything, all of the time”.
Now we’re seeing the downdraft: Iran wobbling, Venezuela slipping, Russia’s global reach shrinking.
THE POWER SHIFT: Russia is now defending everything, all of the time #ukrainewar
YouTube video by Shaun Pinner
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
youtu.be/J9tiGudbOp4?...
The Power Shift wasn’t theory, its trajectory, “Putin is now having to defend everything, all of the time”.
Now we’re seeing the downdraft: Iran wobbling, Venezuela slipping, Russia’s global reach shrinking.
The Power Shift wasn’t theory, its trajectory, “Putin is now having to defend everything, all of the time”.
Now we’re seeing the downdraft: Iran wobbling, Venezuela slipping, Russia’s global reach shrinking.
Everyone should be aware that this is going to happen to the entire Ukrainian army if we don’t stop Russia now.
Europe will not be able to stop such an army, and we will all be occupied.
Europe will not be able to stop such an army, and we will all be occupied.
EU should declare that our war aim is the defeat of ru in us, and that we will not negotiate under any circumstance without the return of the kidnapped children.
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion commenced in February 2022, more than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted, relocated to Russia, adopted by Russian parents, and reeducated to hate their homeland. www.powervertical.org/2026/01/16/r...
January 17, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Everyone should be aware that this is going to happen to the entire Ukrainian army if we don’t stop Russia now.
Europe will not be able to stop such an army, and we will all be occupied.
Europe will not be able to stop such an army, and we will all be occupied.
EU should declare that our war aim is the defeat of ru in us, and that we will not negotiate under any circumstance without the return of the kidnapped children.
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion commenced in February 2022, more than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted, relocated to Russia, adopted by Russian parents, and reeducated to hate their homeland. www.powervertical.org/2026/01/16/r...
RUSSIA’S WAR ON UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
powervertical · RUSSIA’S WAR ON UKRAINIAN CHILDREN One of the most appalling aspects of Russia’s war against Ukraine has been the Kremlin’s war against Ukrainian children. Since Russia&…
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January 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
EU should declare that our war aim is the defeat of ru in us, and that we will not negotiate under any circumstance without the return of the kidnapped children.
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
“all males in ru-occupied regions of ua, receive draft notices at the age of 17 and are forced to fight for their country’s occupier.”
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Putin said everyone should obey international law.
Meanwhile, Russia:
▪️Started a full-scale war;
▪️Occupied territories belonging to another country;
▪️Commits war crimes against civilians;
▪️Ignores international courts and UN decisions.
Meanwhile, Russia:
▪️Started a full-scale war;
▪️Occupied territories belonging to another country;
▪️Commits war crimes against civilians;
▪️Ignores international courts and UN decisions.
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Putin said everyone should obey international law.
Meanwhile, Russia:
▪️Started a full-scale war;
▪️Occupied territories belonging to another country;
▪️Commits war crimes against civilians;
▪️Ignores international courts and UN decisions.
Meanwhile, Russia:
▪️Started a full-scale war;
▪️Occupied territories belonging to another country;
▪️Commits war crimes against civilians;
▪️Ignores international courts and UN decisions.
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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.
Training in the North provides real deterrence, by demonstrating capability.
Agree that the most important thing is not given enough attention. The most important - and only - thing that should be discussed is:
How is Europe going to win the war, without America's help?
Agree that the most important thing is not given enough attention. The most important - and only - thing that should be discussed is:
How is Europe going to win the war, without America's help?
January 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Training in the North provides real deterrence, by demonstrating capability.
Agree that the most important thing is not given enough attention. The most important - and only - thing that should be discussed is:
How is Europe going to win the war, without America's help?
Agree that the most important thing is not given enough attention. The most important - and only - thing that should be discussed is:
How is Europe going to win the war, without America's help?
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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.