A very compelling argument from @berlin_bridge and one which I totally support.

Russia is a state's sponsor for terrorism and labeling the RF as such is not only justified but also an efficient way to deter most from having trade relations with Russia. pic.twitter.com/NwDGpPHqrS

— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) January 15, 2023

Security expert: We need an international investigation of Germany's Russia ties | Berliner Zeitung |

Until February 24th Jessica Berlin was one of many experts on security and defense policy in the Berlin think tank sphere. But shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, Berlin put her work on hold to devote herself entirely to helping Ukraine. She vigorously promotes massive support for Kyiv. In an interview with Berliner Zeitung, she calls for an international commission to investigate corruption by German politicians in the energy sector. She talks about Angela Merkel's fear of Russia and our inability to understand the logic of dictators.

Angela Merkel has more intelligence and experience in the top of het little finger than you have in your whole body.

The making of Angela Merkel, a German enigma | BBC News - Sept. 24, 2013 |

As a politician, Angela Merkel has never been overbearing when it comes to her religious views, but it's clear that her father's position in the church had a deep influence on her - creating a powerful moral compass.

Her childhood was also shaped by the Cold War - Merkel's Socialist father held politically charged gatherings at his seminary and as she grew up, vigorous debates rang around the dinner table.

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To the surprise of many, the East German woman brought up under Communism joined the overwhelmingly male and patriarchal Christian Democrats. In late 1990 she became a member of the Bundestag for the CDU, the largest party in West Germany, and began her rise to the top.

Germany's Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted someone female, quiet and a former East German for his first post-reunification cabinet. De Maiziere recommended Merkel. Beginning as minister for women, she moved slowly up the ranks, becoming minister of the environment.

Ms. Berlin, you first came to the attention of the wider German public when Russia invaded Ukraine. You've had a very clear position from the beginning. What makes you certain your assessment is correct?

Primarily my experience in dictatorships around the world. I've lived and worked in four dictatorships, spent time in dozens of others, and have seen and experienced what life and power structures in dictatorships are like with my own eyes. This lived experience combined with my background as a security and foreign policy expert form the basis of my assessments. We are living in very dangerous times right now. And the German government has made many serious mistakes over the last 20 years.

This👇 #Putin doesn't fear #NATO troops on Russian borders, he fears an increasing number of increasingly functional & prosperous democratic post-Soviet states on Russia's borders. He'd rather keep #Ukraine & #Belarus down rather than build #Russia up. Sticks to what he knows. [_link]

— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) January 31, 2022

This is just an erroneous and quite stupid statement of morally corrupt British and American citizen of two countries that have done most damage to humanity since the end of the Cold War.

'Sapere aude'

The richest country in Europe declares strategic & moral bankruptcy. [_link]

— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) January 19, 2023

Sweden steps it up 🔥 New #Ukraine aid package just announced including Archer artillery systems & 50 CV90 IFVs. Tack så mycket Sverige 🙏 🇸🇪 🇺🇦 [_link]

— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) January 19, 2023

"Poland says lives will be lost because of Berlin's inaction"
Correction: Thousands of lives have already been lost because of Berlin's inaction [_link]

— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) January 21, 2023

Scholz's refusal to agree even to allow others to send Leopard tanks now makes so little sense that it must be a reflection of some personal quirk: "I'm the mayor of Hamburg, and you cannot tell me what to do."
Esp given that Germany has sent so much other lethal equipment

— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) January 21, 2023

#warmongers

'Sapere aude'