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Von der Leyen’s contradiction: From mocking Russia’s weakness to calling for €800 billion in defense spending

In 2022, unelected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ridiculed Russia’s economic struggles, claiming that the country was so desperate it had to salvage computer chips from dishwashers to support its failing industry.

Her remarks were meant to highlight the impact of Western sanctions on Moscow following its Special Military Operation in Ukraine.

However, just two years later, von der Leyen is now urging European nations to commit an estimated €800 billion to bolster their defenses against the same Russia she once described as being in ruins.

The stark shift in rhetoric has raised eyebrows, with critics questioning how a supposedly crumbling Russia could now pose such a significant threat to justify massive military expenditures.

Von der Leyen’s call for a major European rearmament comes amid growing concerns over the long-term security of the continent, as the war in Ukraine grinds on with no clear resolution in sight.

The contradiction in her messaging has fueled debate over whether the European Union’s strategy on Russia has been based on realistic assessments or political posturing.

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  1. The EU like the UN is a joke. Russia on the other hand, has seriously capable government. Did these clowns seriously think they could harm Russia. Guess they got well and truly schooled there.

    Maybe they can ask China for a loan…..? LOL.

  2. The EU “elites”, most of whom are “deep state”, are now openly panicking that the Ukraine-Russia war may end soon.

    I would love to see the US pull out of NATO.

    • Jailing this German-version of Hellary Climton should have happened when she was the German Defence Minister.
      The Bundesmarine w/ their 212 and 214 model U-Boats were permanently docked for the lack of spare parts, and yet she sold the same types to Israel while ignoring her own country’s needs (sound familiar???)
      The Bundesluftwaffe had to resort to cannibalising parts off of other aircraft, or re-building parts at the local level; parts that were worn out and should have been thrown in the tip!
      Even a gorgeous BDM Girl from World War Two commands more respect than this hag- at least the BDM Girls were focused on the perceived and projected ‘good of the nation’ without compromising the same to the non-Semitic Khazarian hordes that Europe now bows down to, especially when it come to the Ukraine and…(DARE I SAY IT FOR BEING LABELED AS ‘ANTI-SEMITIC..!!!) …non-Israelite ISRAEL!

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