Pekka Toveri (EPP) delivers a powerful reminder: Europe cannot afford to ignore the Russian threat. Drawing on the painful history of countries like Finland, Estonia, and Poland, he rejects the notion that diplomacy alone can stop aggression. Toveri stresses the need for continued defence investments to ensure Europe’s security and protect future generations. Highlighting the real power behind Russia’s defence budget, he urges Europe to stay on course. Watch to understand why he believes defence readiness is not optional—it’s essential.

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    Russia has proven for over 20 years that it cannot be a trustworthy partner and that diplomacy is only a game for them.

    All they understand is death, fire and explosions. And alcohol. Ukraine needs to start bombing Moscow. Would be a shame if accidentally some civilian infrastructure got bombed by misguided drones. Like a hospital. Talk about tastes of own medicine and all.

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      I agree with the first part but they need to be very careful not to jeopardize future weapon deliveries and bombing a hospital wouldn’t go down well with any of their allies. These things also tend to rally the population even more against whoever did it. Sabotage would be better. Blown up train tracks, power cables and such. Don’t give the public any martyrs but make them feel every day that the war isn’t as far away as Putin has them believe.

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        I hear you but still I stand by my point, a rogue drone or two that accidentally got misguided… maybe into the Kremlin then instead of a hospital?

        Pretty please? Pinky promise I have no malicious intent lmao. But honestly, I want Russian civilians to suffer a bit because they need to fucking get the hint and do something it they want to survive. Ukrainian children are dying every day. Meanwhile Russians can live their lives.

        I want them to be scared shitless.

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          That would be satisfying for a moment (in the unlikely event where the drone actually reaches its target) but the retaliation wouldn’t make it worth it. These attacks are meant to demoralize rather than harm. If you want the best of both worlds the target should be a propaganda news outlet.

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            I mean, Russia retaliates all the time anyways. Even unprompted. So I say fuck it. The sooner Moscow and St. Petersburg are bombed to shit, the better. Just look at Odessa. Just look at Mariupol. It’s time for Ukrainian retaliation.

            You see? This is why I’m glad sane people are in charge over there. Because I would probably cause MAD with my antics lol. Please don’t give me any political power ever.

            Love your username btw haha. How did you even come up with that