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Founding Chairman @RasmussenGlobal . Founder @AoDemocracies . NATO Secretary General (2009-14), PM of Denmark 🇩🇰 (2001-9) IG- …

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2 years
Sanctions now.
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Yesterday in Irpin, I saw first-hand the brutality of Putin’s war. It reinforced two things I believe strongly: Ukraine must win this war and we must never allow it to happen again.
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The whole of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders, must be brought in Nato as soon as possible.   We need to analyse seriously how Article 5 can apply in this scenario.
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We must bring Taiwan fully into the @WHO now. To date, Taiwan has around 100 cases of #COVID2019 despite its proximity to China. #TaiwanCanHelp the global response. China must stop playing geopolitics with global health. My thoughts in @TIME
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The Danes have spoken! After 30 years, Denmark has voted to get rid of the EU defence opt-out. This is a powerful signal that Denmark stands united with Ukraine and our allies in the fight for freedom and democracy #dkpol #eudk #ukraine
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New poll shows Europeans are overwhelming in favour of Ukraine's EU membership.
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Today I was at the Lachin corridor that links Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia.   It is currently blocked by Azerbaijanis, leaving 120,000 residents without access to essential goods.   The EU must push Azerbaijan to lift the blockade. If not, we risk a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Azerbaijan has launched a major new offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh. The international community must push Azerbaijan to end hostilities immediately. If they refuse, sanctions must follow. The world cannot be silent when ethnic cleansing occurs.
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For Ukraine to win the war against Russia’s brutal invasion, it needs two things: long-term military support from allies and a clear path to both EU and NATO membership.
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Congratulations to my friend @donaldtusk on becoming Poland’s new Prime Minister. Under your leadership, I know Poland will be a champion for liberty and democracy – in Ukraine and beyond.
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Really good to catch up with @HEBobiwine and discuss the fight for democracy in Uganda. Looking forward to his performance later today at #CDS2023 Watch it live from 18.40 -
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Had a chat with @AndersFoghR , the former Prime Minister of Denmark and Secretary General of @NATO on the sidelines of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. We discussed the state of Democracy in Uganda and the great lakes region.
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Putin’s barbaric targeting of Ukrainian civilians continues.   We must deliver the military aid Ukraine needs to stop these attacks and win the war. No more delays!
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It was an honour to meet President @ZelenskyyUa yesterday in Kyiv.   We discussed the international working group I am co-chairing with @AndriyYermak on security guarantees and what more the democratic world must to support Ukraine.   Sława Ukrajini!
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China has placed my foundation, the @AoDemocracies on its sanctions list. We will never give in to bullying by authoritarian states. Our work to promote freedom, democracy and human rights around the world continues.
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Germany is asking for European and NATO solidarity in response to despicable @navalny poisoning. They will get it, but an honest answer from Putin is unlikely. Time has come for Germany to halt Nord Stream 2 construction, before it’s too late.
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The indiscriminate Russian attacks on Kyiv and across Ukraine are horrific. Ukraine needs the latest missile and air defence systems NOW.
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Ukraine will win this war. However, our hesitation to supply heavy weapons allowed Russia to fortify its defences in eastern and southern Ukraine. We must not make the same mistake again. We must give Ukraine all it needs to kick out the invaders, without exception. @LBCNews
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Sweden is officially a member of NATO.   It is a historic moment.   Putin wanted less NATO. Instead, our alliance is larger and more powerful than ever.
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We must not make the same mistakes with Xi Jinping that we did with Putin. We should make clear NOW that any move against Taiwan would entail a unified and determined response from the democratic world. That is my message from Taipei today 🇹🇼
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Today Finland officially becomes the 31st member of @NATO . Putin’s war has weakened Russia and strengthened the transatlantic alliance. Now, Sweden must join ahead of the Vilnius summit.
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#Taiwan is AGAIN excluded from today's World Health Assembly. Seven Covid-19 deaths without harsh lockdowns. We have much to learn from them. It's indefensible that China plays geopolitics with our health. Retweet if you agree! @DrTedros @WHO @MOFA_Taiwan
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Ukraine is on the path to join the EU! Now let’s give them all they need to win this war.
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The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova. #EUCO granted candidate status to Georgia. And the EU will open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is reached and…
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In recent days Gazprom has confirmed it is not a gas company but a platform for Russian coercion. How much more evidence do German politicians need to cancel Nord Stream 2?
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The images of refugees fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh are a failure of the international community. For months warnings of ethnic cleansing were ignored. Now it has happened. The world must stand with democratic Armenia and give all the humanitarian support needed.
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10 years ago, tens of thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets to protest corruption and Russian manipulation. The Maidan demonstrators were fighting for Ukraine's democratic and European future. It is a fight that continues. We must ensure they succeed. Slava Ukraini!
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Russia’s aggression in the Sea of #Azov must stop immediately: after ramming a Ukrainian ship, they have now opened fire. Moscow’s illegal actions must be met with a robust international response. Putin responds only to power.
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What a way to finish Day 1 of #CDS2023 Thank you @HEBobiwine !
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‘Everything’s going to be fine!’ Electric performance by @HEBobiwine at #CDS2023
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Immense bravery. My full support to all those protesting in Georgia against attempts to restrict media freedom and civil society. We must stand with all those fighting for a future based on freedom and democracy.
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Police using water cannon against peaceful demonstrator waving EU flag outside the Georgian Parliament protesting the adoption of the Russian-style anti-NGO law.
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Congratulations @kajakallas for your victory in today’s Estonian elections. Since the start of the war, you have been a unwavering supporter of a free and democratic Ukraine. Long may this continue!
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Thank you President @ZelenskyyUa for the warm welcome in Kyiv today. We must give the Ukrainians all they need to defeat Russia on the battlefield but also set out a clear vision for a secure and prosperous Ukraine, based security guarantees, and EU and NATO membership.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
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As a full member of NATO, Ukraine will be able to significantly enhance the Alliance's potential. Our army has invaluable experience in defending against Russian aggression. Today, I met with @AndersFoghR , the Rasmussen Global Chairman and NATO Secretary General from 2009 to…
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“No ifs, no buts: Ukraine must join NATO and the European Union.” Today I outlined a 7-point plan to help Ukraine win the war and build a sustainable peace. Read the full plan here -
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In a war of attrition, we must use everything in our arsenal to deliver a Ukrainian victory. In the @FT , I argue we need to tighten sanctions, target Russia’s heavy industry, and get over our hesitancy to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
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We should provide Ukraine with defensive systems. My first report from the eastern #Ukraine contact line
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Sending @BorisJohnson every best wish from Denmark. The PM will be in the thoughts and prayers of us all this evening. 🇩🇰 🇬🇧
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Today, #Taiwan 🇹🇼 has inaugurated President Tsai Ing-wen after winning her second term in January. I have sent her my congratulations and support in this video. Taiwan is an inspiration to those of us who love democracy, and we must continue to support it. @iingwen @MOFA_Taiwan
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Full support to Danish MPs @uffeelbaek @Ammitzboell_K threatened with Hong Kong arrest warrants for supporting democracy activists. FM @JeppeKofod rightly restated 🇩🇰 commitment to democratic rights. China seeks to curb freedom beyond its borders. The free world must push back.
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At the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius, Ukraine must be given a clear pathway to membership and security guarantees until it gets there. My message this evening on @BBCNewsnight
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This is a sad day for American democracy and for all of us who look to America for moral leadership.  Democracy will prevail over the mob, but the damage Trump is doing to American democracy plays straight into Moscow and Beijing’s playbook.
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July's NATO summit is the most important in recent history. It is appropriate Lithuania is hosting, as they have led the way in standing up to dictators. NATO leaders must be bold, on Ukraine's NATO membership and security guarantees. Watch my interview tonight on LRT.
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It is a pleasure to be back in Yerevan.   We must strengthen the relationship between the EU and Armenia. To secure peace in the region and support the Armenian people’s desire for stability, freedom, and democracy.
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The world cannot forget about Afghanistan. Western governments must step up support for those pushing back against the Taliban’s brutal and oppressive rule. This is an important article on the fight by @NRFafg for a different future for Afghanistan.
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This week, I met with President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv. Ukrainians are fighting not only for their country but on behalf of all of us who believe in freedom and democracy. We must do all we can to support them.
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Välkommen Sverige!   It’s official. Sweden will join #NATO . Putin's actions in Ukraine have not weakened us. NATO has emerged larger, stronger and more united in continued support of Ukraine.
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Today is a historic day. The parliaments of all NATO member states have now voted in favour of Swedish accession to NATO. Sweden stands ready to shoulder its responsibility for Euro-Atlantic security.
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A major shift is happening in the South Caucasus. Armenia is consolidating its democracy and pivoting to the West. This is a courageous choice—and it is one that Europe should make every effort to support. Read my full article in today’s @lemondefr -
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Worrying escalation by Azerbaijan. If Baku continues to flout its international commitments and binding court orders from the @IntlCrimCourt , there must be political and economic consequences.
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My @AoDemocracies colleague @jonasPplesner will host Taiwan's Digital Minister @audreyt for a Facebook discussion on #Covid_19 , big data, disinformation and @WHO , Tuesday at 13.30 CEST. Follow the #DefendDemocracy virtual series on Facebook:
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Pleasure to meet with @MarinSanna today in Helsinki. I thanked her for the historic decision to bring Finland into NATO and look forward to welcoming her at next year’s Copenhagen Democracy Summit.
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Taiwan has become a beacon of liberty for the world. It was a pleasure to meet and discuss with President @iingwen today. I look forward to your address at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit in May!
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Armenia is a country at a crossroads, both geographically and politically. Since 2018, its democracy has made important strides forward. The EU and democratic world must do more to support this development. Thank you for the hospitality during my visit this week.
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We cannot let Putin win. That must be the main takeaway from this year’s Munich Security Conference. We must redouble our efforts, to deliver a Ukrainian victory and lay the foundations for a sustainable peace.
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Right now, all eyes are on Ukraine. But the fight for freedom and democracy is global. Today I met @alinazary and Mohammad Alam Ezadyar from @nrfafg , to discuss the struggle for freedom and human rights for all Afghan people.
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Azerbaijan is fueling a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and again threatening Armenia with military aggression.   With Russia unable or unwilling to help, the EU must play a greater role to preserve peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
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My message this week in Washington D.C. was simple: we cannot let Putin win.   Europe and the U.S. must stay the course.   Slava Ukraini!
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I'm visiting #Ukraine today and addressing supporters of my friend President @poroshenko with one message: Ukraine should continue the reforms. They are not easy, but every time I visit Ukraine, I leave confident that it has a bright future, if it stays the course.
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Én af Venstres, Danmarks og Europas helt store kæmper er gået bort. Han var skarp, fræk og vittig. Og gennem sine mere end ti år som udenrigsminister satte han et stærkt dansk præg på Europa. Vi vil savne Uffe. Æret være hans minde!
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Congratulations @alexstubb on your victory in the Finnish Presidential election. You were one of the first to recognize the full threat of a neo-imperialist Russia. With you at the helm, a militarily strong Finland will play a central role at the heart of NATO.
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To ensure Ukraine wins the war and secures a sustainable peace, we need a long-term vision for Ukraine’s security. This must be based on two things: robust security guarantees and NATO membership. Read more in my latest piece for @ProSyn -
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Pivotal meeting at Ramstein today. We must give Ukraine all it needs to win this war without delay. @Bundeskanzler - no more excuses, send the Leopards now!
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We cannot just leave the brave people of Ukraine to their fate. Their fight is our fight. Slava Ukraini!
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Today, the autocrat’s alliance reunites in Moscow. Xi Jinping presents it is a peace mission but with dictators you should look at actions not words. Diplomatically, economically, and militarily, China continues to prop up Putin's regime. Xi is not an honest peace broker.
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It is official. Sweden and Finland joins #NATO . The alliance will get two new and highly capable members. Putin may want to see NATO resigned to history but his actions in Ukraine has achieved the opposite. NATO has emerged larger, stronger and more united
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China is forcefully reinventing the One-China policy at the expense of democracy in #HongKong and #Taiwan . Europe cannot continue to be co-opted in this. It's time for🇪🇺to step up relations with Taiwan - I set out how in an op ed for @zeitonline #EUCO
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Every time I visit Ukraine, I leave more optimistic about your future. Because the people of Ukraine are living proof that freedom will always win over aggression and autocracy. Best wishes to Ukrainians on your independence day.
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Det glæder mig, at 🇩🇰 har indgået en tiårig aftale om sikkerhedstilsagn til 🇺🇦. Jeg er stolt over at se resultatet af @AndriyYermak ’s og mit arbejde for @ZelenskyyUA i konkrete aftaler, der viser Putin, at vi står bag 🇺🇦 på lang sigt, og baner vejen for medlemskab af NATO og EU.
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Whenever anyone tells you we can’t end our reliance on autocratic regimes, show them this statistic.
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When Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine, Germany's energy imports from Russia looked like this: Gas: 55% Coal: 50% Oil: 30% As of 2023, they look like this: Gas: 0% Coal: 0% Oil: 0% (% of imports from Russia)
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Glædelig jul – Merry Christmas!
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Europe and the U.S. must continue to stand together in support of Ukraine. Last week EU leaders stepped up, now U.S. lawmakers must do their part. My message in D.C. was simple: we cannot allow Putin to win.
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Putin marked his sham rubber-stamp “election” by saying that it would be “ridiculous” to end his war when Ukraine is “running out of ammunition.” We must give Ukraine the weapons it needs to defeat Putin. Democracy is dead in Russia, but we cannot let it die in Ukraine.
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The EU’s strategic interests cannot be held hostage by Putin’s cheerleader Viktor Orban. It is time to call his bluff. EU leaders meeting in Brussels this week must open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine. Read my full piece in @POLITICOEurope
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The free world must unite to defend Ukraine. But Ukraine also needs internal unity and strength. Kyiv should uphold the rule of law, but resist the temptation to weaponize it against political opponents like @poroshenko .
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I wish you all a free, democratic and peaceful 2022.  #HappyNewYear
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Goodbye FYROM, hello North Macedonia - as the country’s parliament votes to change name, ending the decades-long dispute with Greece. Macedonians look to a brighter future that they have chosen themselves 🇲🇰
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By sending fighter jets, central and eastern European leaders are again leading the democratic world in support of Ukraine. More should follow.   The best way to end this war quickly is give Ukraine all it needs to defeat Russia on the battlefield.   Slava Ukraini!
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Good to see Danish members of parliament are also reviewing the China situation and joining international allies. China is putting freedom under pressure and we must work together to strengthen democracy. @AOdemocracies #defenddemocracy #dkpol
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BREAKING: Denmark joins #IPAC , led by co-chairs @Ammitzboell_K (Conservative) and @uffeelbaek (Independent Greens), becoming the 1⃣8⃣th legislature represented in IPAC. They are joined by fellow members of parliament Naser Khader and Karsten Hønge. 🇩🇰 Velkommen Danmark! 🇩🇰
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New poll released today shows Ukrainians have the most positive view of EU of anyone in the world. We must not let them down.
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We must be prepared for Putin to attack Ukraine. We learned in 2014 that he is capable of anything. But history has shown that appeasement does not lead to peace. The West has a strong hand and we must show Putin we are willing to call his bluff. No more Munich, no more Yalta.
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Cheers to freedom and democracy! It is great to be back in Taiwan 🇹🇼. Thanks @MOFA_Taiwan for the warm welcome.
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Early this morning, Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Putin’s aim is clear, the end of Ukraine as an independent and democratic state. This is the darkest moment for Europe since WWII.
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World should not be intimidated by 🇨🇳’s sabre rattling over @SpeakerPelosi ’s visit. Europeans must stand with Taiwan and the US. I look forward to my own visit to a free and democratic Taiwan.
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Yesterday, Denmark and the Netherlands made a historic decision to donate up to 61 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. And today @ZelenskyyUa spoke in Copenhagen to thank the people of Denmark for their support. I hope other Allied nations will follow suit. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇩🇰
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Det vil aldrig lykkes Putin at underkue det ukrainske folk. Men det er op til lederne i Washington D.C. og i hele Europa at sikre, at Ukraine vinder freden. På begge sider af Atlanten må lederne holde kursen og sikre, at denne vision bliver en realitet.
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18 years ago today, 10 new countries joined the European Union. It was a historic day for Europe and a victory for democracy and liberty. I look forward to the day that Ukraine joins them.
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Disturbing escalation by Russia-backed rebels in Donbas. Attacking multiple positions and using weapons banned by the Minsk agreement This aggression must be condemned by US and EU, and Putin must understand that only path to better West/Russia relations runs through #Ukraine
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Let's all wish Ukraine a Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇦 My message on the importance of continued transatlantic support.
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I welcome the agreement on Swedish NATO accession. This is a historic moment for security in Northern Europe. It again shows the strategic disaster of Putin’s war. He wanted @NATO weakened. Instead, it is stronger, more unified, and larger than ever.
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#Belarus sanctions still not agreed by EU Foreign Ministers. Cyprus refuses, trying to leverage Belarus to make a point about 🇹🇷 The will of governments representing 445 million Europeans overridden by a government representing 1 million Frustrating.
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The JIT is clear: #MH17 and 298 innocent people on board were murdered by a Russian missile. Not to mention the 10,000+ people killed in the Donbas war fomented by Moscow. The West must not consider normalising relations until Russia changes its behaviour.
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2 years
To stop Putin’s war, Europe must end all import of Russian oil and gas immediately.
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Nobody is above the law and justice must be done. But this week's charges against former Ukrainian President @poroshenko have a worrying tinge of the selective justice and political retribution that belong to #Ukraine 's past, not its future.
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2 months
Productive meeting at MSC with Prime Minister @NikolPashinyan . Armenia is a democracy in an immensely difficult region. We must work to build closer ties with Europe and the wider democratic world.
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8 months
Important article from @BBC on the dire situation facing the population of Nagorno-Karabakh. The international community must push Azerbaijani authorities to lift the blockade immediately. If not, a humanitarian crisis will become a catastrophe.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen
1 year
Happy 45th birthday @ZelenskyyUa . Your leadership in these dark moments continues to be an inspiration. Let us celebrate next year in a free Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen
2 years
Putin plays a bad hand well — but his tactics only work if we fold. Time for @NATO to call his bluff. We cannot give Putin the whip hand over European security, nor a de facto veto on Ukraine & Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic ambitions. My oped @POLITICOEurope
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2 years
President Macron’s re-election is good news for France, Europe, and the world. Only the Kremlin would have been celebrating a Le Pen victory. Europe must now ban all import of Russian oil and gas. If we are united, we can force Putin to end his barbaric war.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen
6 months
Earlier this week, I spoke to the @guardian to explain why bringing Ukraine into Nato is the only way to guarantee long-term peace and security in Europe.
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11 months
Great to be back in Vilnius with a true defender of freedom @GLandsbergis ! Lithuania is leading the democratic world in its support for Ukraine and in standing up to autocrats everywhere. More countries should follow their lead!
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