Steep influx of new Ukrainian refugees triggers backlash in Berlin and Warsaw – POLITICO
“We have no interest in young Ukrainian men spending their time in Germany instead of defending their country,”…
German military seeks massive troop boost to meet NATO goals – POLITICO
The army’s demands come against a difficult political backdrop. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to turn the Bundeswehr into “Europe’s…
Idea of German ‘draft lottery’ sparks govt row
Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed “draft lottery” has…
German conscription plan stalls after defense minister’s objections – POLITICO
The surprise development marks a sudden reversal for the coalition, which had planned to introduce the bill for…
Russia bleeds troops for microscopic frontline gains – POLITICO
Hunting for new recruits Russia’s rising recruitment efforts in Africa and the Middle East also suggest it’s finding…
Four scenarios for the next chapter in Russia’s war against Ukraine — Meduza
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now passed the three-and-a-half-year mark, and there is still no end in sight. The Trump administration’s…
Germany hands top general more power in defense ministry shake-up – POLITICO
The change, engineered by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, makes Breuer the undisputed operational boss inside the ministry. For…
EU mulls military training in Ukraine after ceasefire – POLITICO
Under EUMAM, 23 EU countries plus Norway and Canada have trained about 80,000 Ukrainian soldiers. But changing the…
Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz to restore military conscription – POLITICO
Röttgen accused Pistorius, who belongs to the SPD, of “only implementing one side of the compromise by focusing…
Trump showing up at NATO summit is already ‘a success,’ says German general – POLITICO
The real action during the summit will be on defense budgets. Secretary-General Mark Rutte has already telegraphed a…