Germany Refuses to Apologise to UK over Leaking Military Secrets, Confirming British Troops in Ukraine
Germany has refused to apologise to the United Kingdom for appearing to disclose that British troops are active on the ground in Ukraine.
Germany has refused to apologise to the United Kingdom for appearing to disclose that British troops are active on the ground in Ukraine.
A proposal to let foreign citizens serve in the German army is under consideration by Berlin. If approved, it will allow the Bundeswehr to build strength on the back of a recent announcement that conscription could return as the prospect of a grand “European army” looms on the horizon.
Germany’s defence minister presented a less alarmist take on the Russian threat, saying an attack on NATO is not likely at the moment.
More than half of Germans of all ages – with one key cohort excepted – want to restore compulsory military service, a survey released Thursday reveals, as war on the European continent between Russia and Ukraine drags on into another year.
Germany will double its military aid to Ukraine despite growing concerns over Kyiv’s ability to continue the fight against Russia.
The people of Germany need to become prepared to fight a war in Europe, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned.
Germany to reclassify some federal debt servicing as ‘defence related’ to boost its headline figure, a report claims.
Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional 2.7 billion euros in military aid, including tanks, anti-aircraft systems, and ammunition.
Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius admitted this week that the German military is incapable of defending the nation if needed.
A growing debate is emerging in Germany as to whether military conscription should be reintroduced after it was abolished in 2011.