Antti Koskela
@anttikoskela.bsky.social
The 🇷🇺 airstrikes will unfortunately intensify and continue, and that they are intended to undermine the political decision-making of the Coalition of the Will. Europe must make the necessary decisions to secure the territorial integrity of 🇺🇦 and detter further attacks by 🇷🇺.
. x.com/euromaidanpr...
. x.com/euromaidanpr...
Euromaidan Press on X: "Last night, Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack Ukraine's Air Force says the Russians launched 40 missiles and 574 long-range drones. Air defenses downed 31 missiles and 546 drones. Map: TG/mon1tor_ua https://t.co/8jvMaleHqM" / X
Last night, Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack Ukraine's Air Force says the Russians launched 40 missiles and 574 long-range drones. Air defenses downed 31 missiles and 546 drones. Map: TG/mon1tor_ua https://t.co/8jvMaleHqM
x.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The 🇷🇺 airstrikes will unfortunately intensify and continue, and that they are intended to undermine the political decision-making of the Coalition of the Will. Europe must make the necessary decisions to secure the territorial integrity of 🇺🇦 and detter further attacks by 🇷🇺.
. x.com/euromaidanpr...
. x.com/euromaidanpr...
During the Cold War, West Berlin, a symbol of freedom and democracy, had 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 forces, acting as a deterrent and tripwirening a Western response, even to the use of Soviet nuclear weapons in West Berlin. Something similar is needed now to secure the territorial integrity of 🇺🇦.
August 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
During the Cold War, West Berlin, a symbol of freedom and democracy, had 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 forces, acting as a deterrent and tripwirening a Western response, even to the use of Soviet nuclear weapons in West Berlin. Something similar is needed now to secure the territorial integrity of 🇺🇦.
The 🇺🇸 administration should be shown evidence of 🇷🇺 ceasefire preparations, perhaps in the form of images from European SAR satellites, before the Alaska summit, if it would open any eyes. kyivindependent.com/russian-forc...
Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, bypassing fortifications, monitoring group says
Russian forces advanced toward the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Donetsk Oblast, seizing positions in nearby settlements to support further offensive operations.
kyivindependent.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The 🇺🇸 administration should be shown evidence of 🇷🇺 ceasefire preparations, perhaps in the form of images from European SAR satellites, before the Alaska summit, if it would open any eyes. kyivindependent.com/russian-forc...
Meanwhile, it now seems likely that the oldest commissioner ship in the 🇺🇸Navy, the USS Constitution, will be disposed of. The vintage vessel, which is made of wood, is no longer considered fit for purpose, according to the DOGE. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
New U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier To Be Named USS Musk - Naval News
The U.S. Navy is set to launch it next aircraft carrier, CVN 80, later this year. In a change from the planned USS Enterprise name, the vessel will now be named after the Senior Advisor to the Preside...
www.navalnews.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Meanwhile, it now seems likely that the oldest commissioner ship in the 🇺🇸Navy, the USS Constitution, will be disposed of. The vintage vessel, which is made of wood, is no longer considered fit for purpose, according to the DOGE. www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
This is a very successful and high-return airstrike by 🇺🇦 against 🇷🇺's strategic long-range strike and A2/AD capabilities. The 96 cruise missiles, likely Kh-101s, destroyed at Engels Air Base represent one-sixth of 🇷🇺's 2025 production capacity.
March 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This is a very successful and high-return airstrike by 🇺🇦 against 🇷🇺's strategic long-range strike and A2/AD capabilities. The 96 cruise missiles, likely Kh-101s, destroyed at Engels Air Base represent one-sixth of 🇷🇺's 2025 production capacity.
Miten koko Eurooppa toteuttaa juhlapuheissa luvatun puolustuksen ja pelotteen vahvistamisen? Edistystä on tapahtunut 🇺🇸:n vaalien jälkeen, mutta toteutuvatko nyt velkarahalla tehdyt lupaukset puolustukseen satsaamiseksi? Aiheellinen kysymys alá @keirgiles.bsky.social : yle.fi/a/74-2015207...
Arvostetun brittitutkijan väite Ylelle: On oletettava, että Donald Trump työskentelee Moskovalle
Tutkija Keir Gilesin mukaan Trumpin toiminta osoittaa, että Venäjä saa kaiken pyytämänsä rauhanneuvotteluissa Ukrainan kanssa.
yle.fi
March 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Miten koko Eurooppa toteuttaa juhlapuheissa luvatun puolustuksen ja pelotteen vahvistamisen? Edistystä on tapahtunut 🇺🇸:n vaalien jälkeen, mutta toteutuvatko nyt velkarahalla tehdyt lupaukset puolustukseen satsaamiseksi? Aiheellinen kysymys alá @keirgiles.bsky.social : yle.fi/a/74-2015207...
Böle, Vörå mars. Tack.
Har Finlands president Stubb ringt för att gratulera KAJ?#Mello
Har Finlands president Stubb ringt för att gratulera KAJ?#Mello
March 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Böle, Vörå mars. Tack.
Har Finlands president Stubb ringt för att gratulera KAJ?#Mello
Har Finlands president Stubb ringt för att gratulera KAJ?#Mello
I have a dream used to mean something else: 🇺🇸 Vetoes G-7 Shadow Fleet Task Force Plan, proposed by 🇨🇦 and Signals More Change. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Vetoes G-7 Shadow Fleet Task Force Plan, Signals More Change
The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, as the Trump administration re-evaluates its positions across multil...
www.bloomberg.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I have a dream used to mean something else: 🇺🇸 Vetoes G-7 Shadow Fleet Task Force Plan, proposed by 🇨🇦 and Signals More Change. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🇫🇮 joined Nato 22 months ago, before that this was politically impossible due to 🇫🇮's military non-alignment. Today pair of 🇺🇸 B-52s conducted JDAM bombing to targets that 🇫🇮/🇺🇸 JTACs directed at the Rovajärvi firing range. Let's when how long it takes to next training? ilmavoimat.fi/-/yhdysvalto...
Yhdysvaltojen B-52-pommikoneet toteuttivat ilmasta maahan -pudotuksia Rovajärven ampuma-alueella
ilmavoimat.fi
March 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🇫🇮 joined Nato 22 months ago, before that this was politically impossible due to 🇫🇮's military non-alignment. Today pair of 🇺🇸 B-52s conducted JDAM bombing to targets that 🇫🇮/🇺🇸 JTACs directed at the Rovajärvi firing range. Let's when how long it takes to next training? ilmavoimat.fi/-/yhdysvalto...
A well-argued paper on the needs and possibilities of European defense as the operating environment becomes more transactional. This is not just a vision but a balanced concept for future strategy development.
Managing the Transatlantic Divorce:
A roadmap towards a European way of war www.epc.eu/en/publicati...
A roadmap towards a European way of war www.epc.eu/en/publicati...
Managing the Transatlantic Divorce: A roadmap towards a European way o
Managing the Transatlantic Divorce: A roadmap towards a European way of war
www.epc.eu
March 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A well-argued paper on the needs and possibilities of European defense as the operating environment becomes more transactional. This is not just a vision but a balanced concept for future strategy development.
Is the West ready for a SkyShield air operation in order to safequard 🇺🇦?SkyShield Integrated Air Protection Zone would protect Western 🇺🇦 cities, infrastructure, and nuclear power plants from 🇷🇺 missile and drone attacks. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
SkyShield 👇🏼
drive.google.com/file/d/16e4_...
SkyShield 👇🏼
drive.google.com/file/d/16e4_...
European-led Ukraine air protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks
Sky Shield proposal drawn up by military experts would be operated separately from Nato and deploy 120 fighter jets
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Is the West ready for a SkyShield air operation in order to safequard 🇺🇦?SkyShield Integrated Air Protection Zone would protect Western 🇺🇦 cities, infrastructure, and nuclear power plants from 🇷🇺 missile and drone attacks. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
SkyShield 👇🏼
drive.google.com/file/d/16e4_...
SkyShield 👇🏼
drive.google.com/file/d/16e4_...
Putin has been trying to establish a puppet government in Kiev since the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Maidan Uprising of 2013. When Trump seems to be doing it now behalf of Putin, do we once again watch from the sidelines and stand still. www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents
As Washington ramps up its pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside, his rivals are talking to Trump’s team.
www.politico.eu
March 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Putin has been trying to establish a puppet government in Kiev since the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Maidan Uprising of 2013. When Trump seems to be doing it now behalf of Putin, do we once again watch from the sidelines and stand still. www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump has sent 🇺🇸 troops to 🇺🇦 before, so why not again? During Trump’s first term, the 🇺🇸 Air Force sent F-15C Eagles from the 144th FW to a Ukrainian air base to participate in Clear Sky 2018, the first-ever joint multinational exercise hosted 1/n www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article...
www.usafe.af.mil
March 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Trump has sent 🇺🇸 troops to 🇺🇦 before, so why not again? During Trump’s first term, the 🇺🇸 Air Force sent F-15C Eagles from the 144th FW to a Ukrainian air base to participate in Clear Sky 2018, the first-ever joint multinational exercise hosted 1/n www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article...
A convincing remarks and Q&A by MFA @elinavaltonen.bsky.social She even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless.https: //www.chatham
He even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
He even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia
In conversation with Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland.
www.chathamhouse.org
March 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A convincing remarks and Q&A by MFA @elinavaltonen.bsky.social She even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless.https: //www.chatham
He even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
He even invited 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 to join 🇪🇺 and reminded that Churchill's quotes are timeless. www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
The 80th anniversary
of the end of World War II in Europe is two months away, and the 81st anniversary
of D-Day is three months away.
What kind of celebrations, where, and in what combination will we see in May and June? www.ddayparade.org/participate2...
of the end of World War II in Europe is two months away, and the 81st anniversary
of D-Day is three months away.
What kind of celebrations, where, and in what combination will we see in May and June? www.ddayparade.org/participate2...
Participate2025 | D-Day Parade
www.ddayparade.org
March 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The 80th anniversary
of the end of World War II in Europe is two months away, and the 81st anniversary
of D-Day is three months away.
What kind of celebrations, where, and in what combination will we see in May and June? www.ddayparade.org/participate2...
of the end of World War II in Europe is two months away, and the 81st anniversary
of D-Day is three months away.
What kind of celebrations, where, and in what combination will we see in May and June? www.ddayparade.org/participate2...
Odotettu 🇬🇧 ja 🇫🇷 ehdotus 🇺🇦:n tulitauon turvaksi keskittyisi todennäköisesti ilma- ja meripuolustukseen. Ilmapuolustus vaatii myös 🇺🇸:n selkänojan, mutta on toteutettavissa pääosin 🇺🇦:n maajoukoilla ja ilman lännen joukkojen roolia itä-rintamalla. x.com/koskela_antt...
x.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Odotettu 🇬🇧 ja 🇫🇷 ehdotus 🇺🇦:n tulitauon turvaksi keskittyisi todennäköisesti ilma- ja meripuolustukseen. Ilmapuolustus vaatii myös 🇺🇸:n selkänojan, mutta on toteutettavissa pääosin 🇺🇦:n maajoukoilla ja ilman lännen joukkojen roolia itä-rintamalla. x.com/koskela_antt...
Tämä keskustelu osallistumisesta eri kokouksiin ja niiden valmistelu sekä päätösten toimeenpano ei loppuu vasta, kun asia kirjataan perustuslakiin. Kun 🇫🇮 liittyi Natoon, tehtiin kuin ohimennen poliittinen päätös siitä, että Nato on presidentin tonttia. www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
Pääkirjoitus | Ulko- ja turvallisuuspolitiikan vallanjako ei ratkea vain hyvällä tahdolla
Suomen hyvin poikkeuksellista ulko- ja turvallisuuspolitiikan yhteisjohtamisen mallia ei voi perustella sillä, että tällä hetkellä presidentin ja hallituksen yhteistyö toimii.
www.hs.fi
February 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Tämä keskustelu osallistumisesta eri kokouksiin ja niiden valmistelu sekä päätösten toimeenpano ei loppuu vasta, kun asia kirjataan perustuslakiin. Kun 🇫🇮 liittyi Natoon, tehtiin kuin ohimennen poliittinen päätös siitä, että Nato on presidentin tonttia. www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
What could the next memo be about? The previous one was apparently 🇺🇦's rare minerals vs the 🇺🇸 needs. www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
Trump says he wants Ukraine to supply US with rare earths
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as a form of payment for financially supporting the country's war efforts against Russia.
www.reuters.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
What could the next memo be about? The previous one was apparently 🇺🇦's rare minerals vs the 🇺🇸 needs. www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
I do not rule out that we could use joint 🇪🇺 financing, including debt financing, specifically to strengthen defense, provided that the money is spent where 🇪🇺 is defended. 🇪🇺 is not defended in Western or Southern 🇪🇺, but, for E.g., in 🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱 & elsewhere in Eastern 🇪🇺. yle.fi/a/74-20135832
Pääministeri Orpo kannattaa EU:n yhteistä velkaa puolustuksen vahvistamiseksi yhdellä ehdolla
Pääministeri Orpo vieraili Ykkösaamun vieraana kuplivassa maailmanpoliittisessa tilanteessa. Donald Trump on astumassa valtaan Yhdysvalloissa ja Nato lisää valvontaa Itämerellä.
yle.fi
January 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I do not rule out that we could use joint 🇪🇺 financing, including debt financing, specifically to strengthen defense, provided that the money is spent where 🇪🇺 is defended. 🇪🇺 is not defended in Western or Southern 🇪🇺, but, for E.g., in 🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱 & elsewhere in Eastern 🇪🇺. yle.fi/a/74-20135832
USAF NGAD fighter procurement project,
which would eventually replace the F-22, is taking a time-out because the operating environment changes [🇨🇳 and the war in 🇺🇦], technological developments, and the need to invest in space operations & Air Base protection. www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-new-...
which would eventually replace the F-22, is taking a time-out because the operating environment changes [🇨🇳 and the war in 🇺🇦], technological developments, and the need to invest in space operations & Air Base protection. www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-new-...
Kendall: Reveal of New Chinese Aircraft Hasn’t Changed USAF Plans
Secretive new Chinese stealth aircraft are already accounted for in the Air Force's NGAD plans, Secretary Frank Kendall said.
www.airandspaceforces.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
USAF NGAD fighter procurement project,
which would eventually replace the F-22, is taking a time-out because the operating environment changes [🇨🇳 and the war in 🇺🇦], technological developments, and the need to invest in space operations & Air Base protection. www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-new-...
which would eventually replace the F-22, is taking a time-out because the operating environment changes [🇨🇳 and the war in 🇺🇦], technological developments, and the need to invest in space operations & Air Base protection. www.airandspaceforces.com/kendall-new-...
This is an excellent step forward: 22 areas of interest – including parts of the English Channel, North Sea, Kattegat, and Baltic Sea, are currently being monitored from the JEF’s operational HQs in Northwood, where personnel from all JEF nations work side by side. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK-led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet
Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest
www.gov.uk
January 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This is an excellent step forward: 22 areas of interest – including parts of the English Channel, North Sea, Kattegat, and Baltic Sea, are currently being monitored from the JEF’s operational HQs in Northwood, where personnel from all JEF nations work side by side. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Arktisen yhteistyön ja murtosteknologioiden tutkimus Itämeren alueen yliopistoissa on ollut 🇷🇺 ja 🇨🇳 kiinostuksen kohteena koko 2000-luvun. Miten vapaa rahoitus, tarvittava kv-yhteistyö ja tutkimuksen riippumattomuus toteutuvat pakotteiden aikakaudella hyväksyttävästi? www.hs.fi/tutkiva/art-...
Tutkiva journalismi | Venäläistaustaisen tutkijan toiminta herätti epäilyksiä – Tampereen yliopisto vei poliisille
Suomi tarjosi venäläiselle korkean teknologian tutkijalle koulutuksen, professuurin, rahoitusta ja kansalaisuuden. Samaan aikaan hän palveli tutkijaverkostoineen synnyinmaataan.
www.hs.fi
January 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Arktisen yhteistyön ja murtosteknologioiden tutkimus Itämeren alueen yliopistoissa on ollut 🇷🇺 ja 🇨🇳 kiinostuksen kohteena koko 2000-luvun. Miten vapaa rahoitus, tarvittava kv-yhteistyö ja tutkimuksen riippumattomuus toteutuvat pakotteiden aikakaudella hyväksyttävästi? www.hs.fi/tutkiva/art-...
Miten 🇺🇦 kouluttaa riittävästi sotilaita? Olisiko ratkaisuna: värväysikä
25 ->18 v, koulutuksen laatu, lisää varusteita, nostetaan värväys motivaatiota, turvataan yhteiskunnan kriittiset toiminnot ja riittävä syntyvyys ja houkutellaan osa 10 miljoonasta takaisin kotimaahansa?
yle.fi/a/74-2013224...
25 ->18 v, koulutuksen laatu, lisää varusteita, nostetaan värväys motivaatiota, turvataan yhteiskunnan kriittiset toiminnot ja riittävä syntyvyys ja houkutellaan osa 10 miljoonasta takaisin kotimaahansa?
yle.fi/a/74-2013224...
Miehistöpula riivaa Ukrainan armeijaa, ja Ylen tapaama upseeri laukoo siihen syyn
Yle seurasi Ukrainan armeijan sotaharjoituksia Harkovan alueella ja selvitti syitä miehistöpulaan.
yle.fi
December 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Miten 🇺🇦 kouluttaa riittävästi sotilaita? Olisiko ratkaisuna: värväysikä
25 ->18 v, koulutuksen laatu, lisää varusteita, nostetaan värväys motivaatiota, turvataan yhteiskunnan kriittiset toiminnot ja riittävä syntyvyys ja houkutellaan osa 10 miljoonasta takaisin kotimaahansa?
yle.fi/a/74-2013224...
25 ->18 v, koulutuksen laatu, lisää varusteita, nostetaan värväys motivaatiota, turvataan yhteiskunnan kriittiset toiminnot ja riittävä syntyvyys ja houkutellaan osa 10 miljoonasta takaisin kotimaahansa?
yle.fi/a/74-2013224...
Conclusions of the Finnish Defense Report (1-22). The first defense report after Finland's NATO membership. #defencereport #whitepaper #Nato #Finland
December 19, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Conclusions of the Finnish Defense Report (1-22). The first defense report after Finland's NATO membership. #defencereport #whitepaper #Nato #Finland
When you read this speech by the Minister of Defense, you will get a pretty good overview of the Defense White Paper, which will be published next Thursday, December 19. www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaist...
Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkäsen puhe maanpuolustustiedotuksen sunnittelukunnan journalistiseminaarissa 17.12.2024
Käsittelen puheessani kolmea ajankohtaisinta kokonaisuutta, joilla kaikilla on pitkäaikainen vaikutus Suomen turvallisuuteen. Venäjän hyökkäyssota ja mahdollinen rauha, Suomen puolustusselonteko ja ko...
www.defmin.fi
December 17, 2024 at 8:16 PM
When you read this speech by the Minister of Defense, you will get a pretty good overview of the Defense White Paper, which will be published next Thursday, December 19. www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaist...