Carlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen and Rants" Masala

"This is a mistaken conclusion. If we were to stop supporting Ukraine, we would be even more vulnerable to Russian blackmail. Because then we would become what Russia is trying to make of us: a weak, extortion target." In an interview with the German Focus, he said: "This is a mistaken conclusion. If we were to stop supporting Ukraine, we would be even more vulnerable to Russian blackmail. Because then we would become what Russia is trying to make of us: a weak, extortion target." "Russia never responds to weakness. Weakness is not perceived as Russia's success, but as a condition for further progress." The key question is what conclusions Moscow draws from Germany's behavior: "Russia never responds to weakness. Weakness is not perceived as Russia's success, but as a condition for further progress." Moscow fails to push Merz out in the domestic arena – in fact, Russia is actively working towards that goal, says Masala. "The key is whether Moscow believes it can avoid (referring to the avoidance of invoking Article 5, ed.) because NATO will not reach an agreement," Masala added. "The key is whether Moscow believes it can avoid (referring to the avoidance of invoking Article 5, ed.) because NATO will not reach an agreement," Masala added. #Rusija #Ukrajina #Nemčija (translated)

The author wrote that he did not know whether Gerhard Schröder could be expelled from the SPD. He simultaneously asked why Schröder's portrait still hung in the Federal Chancellery alongside those of Adenauer, Brandt, Schmidt, and Kohl. #SPD #Bundeskanzleramt #Politik #DE (translated)

The author referred to a statement made by Schröder in the Berliner Zeitung on January 23, 2026. Schröder described the war in Ukraine as unlawful under international law and a violation of human rights, stating that it should neither be respected nor relativized. The author then congratulated a man who was not named on his birthday, wished him all the best, and called him a "great guy." https://t.co/lKB1PNsj3H #Ukraine #Frieden #Menschenrechte #UA (translated)

The article referred to a statement by Simone Fischer (B90/Greens), in which she said that it says something about society when the selection of people with disabilities becomes routine. Fischer emphasized that a life with a disability is not worth less but is full-fledged. The author requested to read the text. #Inklusion #Behinderung #Gesellschaft #DE (translated)

The author of the article wrote that the application demands, among other things, an "immediate ceasefire." This is the position of the federal government, which Merz last represented on October 4, the EU, as well as an offer from Ukraine that has existed since January 2026. Russia rejects this, he added. https://t.co/ToG36nVbWh #Waffenstillstand #Frieden #Ukraine #DE #EU #UA #RU (translated)

The author wrote that the demand for an immediate ceasefire corresponds to the position of the federal government, Ukraine, and the entire EU. He stated that Russia explicitly does not want such a ceasefire. He referred to those who raised this demand as professionals. #Friedensprozess #Waffenstillstand #EU #DE #UA #EU #RU (translated)

The author referred to the incident as possibly the greatest intelligence service scandal since 1949. He also pointed out a state parliament president and the vice president of a regional association in Saxony-Anhalt, whom he described as being firmly classified as right-wing extremist. Such days, he wrote, would likely be considered historical. #Nachrichtendienst #SachsenAnhalt #Rechtsextremismus #DE (translated)

"Many of these long-range drones are financed by Europe, especially by Germany." Masala points out in a conversation with Paul Ronzheimer the "growing economic pressure" in Russia, which arises from the "successful actions of Ukraine with its long-range drones against Russian refineries." #BND #Putin #Deutschland (translated)

The author wrote that the final school grade and the later career of the person in question embodied the former German promise of social mobility, which Germany, in his opinion, must return to. He would deal with the topic more offensively. #Abi #Bildung #Aufstiegsversprechen #DE (translated)