The ongoing attack on Ukraine is not Putin’s first war since he became prime minister in 1999. In the period since 1999, Putin has been President or Prime Minister continuously. The label dictator is just as easy to label him with. The overview of Russia’s wars is gloomy reading. I take them in order:…
The day when Russia broke all conventions, all human rights and did what few actually thought they would do. Putin’s Russia went to full-scale war against its neighbor. Why? Because Putin fears Ukrainian democracy. February 24, 2022 is the blackest day in the history of Europe after World War II. Why is Russia doing…
While we are waiting for a full-scale Russian invasion of all or large parts of Ukraine, it is time to look at the cause of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In this blog I will look back at historical events, the Maidan uprising in 2013-14, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the Russian –…
No Norwegian athlete, regardless of time period and sport, has achieved such status as Sonja Henie. No other Norwegian athlete has become a legend in a really great international sport. I think Sonja Henie is definitely Norway’s best sports man or woman of all time. No one above, no one on the side no…
On August 23, 1939, the Soviet Union and Germany signed a non-aggression pact. The agreement is named after the two countries’ foreign ministers Molotov and Ribbentrorp. An additional part to the Molotov-Ribbentrop agreement divided Europe into two. Which lands Germany and the Soviet Union had the right to take. In addition, which lands should…
Russia’s demand to withdraw its large troops from the border with Ukraine is a confirmation that an invasion of the neighboring country is planned. Putin’s demands are unacceptable for Ukraine, NATO and Norway. Russia’s demands There are several requirements, including that Ukraine should never become a member of NATO together with Georgia. Russia also…