Bundeswehr Is in Moscow’s Sights, Pistorius Says

Germany and its armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr, are increasingly becoming targets for Russia as it continues to bolster its military strength and carry out covert operations against NATO nations, according to Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, as reported by UATV English. Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference, Pistorius underscored that Russia's threat extends well beyond Ukraine, with his country facing acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation, and border provocations daily.

The minister emphasized that Moscow's ambitions for power are not solely aimed at Ukraine, and highlighted the need to address this escalating threat. Pistorius pointed out that the likelihood of a Russian military strike hinges on various factors, including Vladimir Putin's determination to escalate military tensions and whether Russian forces possess the capability to execute their plans.

He stressed the importance of bolstering Germany's defense infrastructure so that Moscow would be deterred from launching an attack, given the unpredictable and prohibitive costs involved. To achieve this, Europe must bolster its defense capabilities while preserving a robust relationship with the United States. In October, the Bundeswehr for the first time classified the threat of Russian sabotage against its installations and personnel as "significant," following the discovery of a drone near the Wunstorf military air base in Lower Saxony, alongside a powerful explosive device believed to be intended for targeting German aircraft.