‘This scares me’: German defence chief ‘afraid’ of Russia’s increased war efforts (www.ctvnews.ca)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 10 Feb 2025 11:45
https://lemmy.world/post/25388549

Summary

Germany’s top defense official, Gen. Carsten Breuer, warned of Russia’s escalating military buildup, calling it an “imminent threat” and comparing it to a wildfire at Europe’s doorstep.

Russia is doubling its pre-war troop levels and stockpiling weapons, suggesting broader ambitions beyond Ukraine. NATO leaders stress the war’s global implications, with China, North Korea, and Iran aligning with Moscow.

As the U.S. pauses most foreign aid under Trump, European officials fear weakened Western support.

Breuer urged allies to unite financially and militarily to counter Russia’s expansionist goals.

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Kyrgizion@lemmy.world on 10 Feb 2025 11:58 next collapse

This tells me one thing: this guy is actually paying attention rather than speaking propaganda. We should be afraid. Putin will absolutely not stop at Ukraine. Being prepared might end up being costly, but not nearly as costly as NOT being prepared will be.

Pogogunner@sopuli.xyz on 10 Feb 2025 13:39 collapse

Si vis pacem, para bellum

thisismyname@lemm.ee on 10 Feb 2025 15:29 next collapse

Or for those not born 2000 years ago:

If you want peace, prepare for war.

geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml on 11 Feb 2025 10:27 collapse

Rome the society known for peace.

Damage@feddit.it on 10 Feb 2025 15:53 next collapse

Then fucking do something about it, you clowns! Is the fucking EU gonna let Putin’s museum pieces and demotivated army get their way?
Like we don’t have the means to fucking deal with them!!

TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee on 10 Feb 2025 16:25 collapse

But what about the shareholders? Defense requires taxation and freedom equals less taxes…right?

reksas@sopuli.xyz on 10 Feb 2025 16:32 collapse

russia should be liberated into smaller independent regions. they will always be threat otherwise. Russian people would be better off too without their opressive government.