German Military Warns: Russia Pose Threat to Germany, Europe and NATO as Existential Risk
Russia poses an "existential threat" to Germany, as per the German military (Bundeswehr).
In blunt terms, the German military warns of the threat posed by Russia, deemed an existential risk to Germany and Europe. According to a confidential report obtained by Der Spiegel, the Kremlin aims to meet the requirements for a large-scale conflict against NATO by the end of this decade.
This strategic document, developed by military personnel and experts over the past one and a half years, highlights how Russia is strengthening its armed forces, with an estimated 1.5 million soldiers under arms by next year. Over the years, Moscow has deliberately built up combat experience and enhanced its armed forces, and by switching to a war economy, Moscow has gained increasing military advantage compared to European forces.
The German military strategy concludes that Germany can only meet this threat with a consistent build-up of military and overall societal capabilities. The Kremlin, it seems, is preparing for a conflict with NATO, boosting its military forces, especially in the west of Russia, at the borders with NATO.
In response, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin labeled this claim a lie, stating that Russia was not preparing to invade a NATO country. However, German experts remain concerned about the potential threats posed by Russia and the need to enhance defense capabilities. This assessment aligns with those from NATO and other allied intelligence evaluations, warning of increased Russian hybrid threats targeting European infrastructure and causing political instability[1][2][3].
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The claim that Russia poses an existential threat to Germany, Europe, and NATO is supported by recent authoritative assessments from the German Bundeswehr and allied experts. This threat is framed not only in terms of conventional military buildup but also hybrid threats intended to destabilize and weaken NATO internally[1][2][3]. The Kremlin's buildup of its military capacity, combined with its hybrid tactics, has prompted NATO countries like Germany to develop comprehensive defense enhancement plans[4].
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] mpa[3] Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's statements[4] Ukrainian intelligence and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statements
Keywords: Russia, Kremlin, Military, NATO, Wars and conflicts, Ukraine conflict, Attack on Ukraine, Cyber warfare, Hybrid threats, political destabilization.
- In light of the German military's warning, it appears that community policy and employment policy in Germany need to be reevaluated to address the potential existential risk posed by Russia, particularly in terms of defense capabilities and overall societal resilience.
- As political tensions with Russia increase, general news outlets and experts are monitoring war-and-conflicts closely, with a particular focus on conflicts in Russia's vicinity such as the Ukraine conflict, and the potential for hybrid threats targeting European infrastructure and causing political instability.
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