German defence minister condemns Russian drone incursions over NATO countries
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned the Russian drone attacks against Poland and Estonia on Monday as “dangerous” and “reckless” violations of international law, and Moscow represented the largest threat of NATO and opened a permanent logistics center for the German forces in Luania.
“The Russian Federation is the greatest and most urgent threat to NATO, and this will remain for us for us for the predictable future.” He said.
“So we are here. Germany takes responsibility seriously,” he said, referring to the German 45th Panzer Brigade sent to Lithuania on April 1.
“We protect our promise. We are with our allies and ready to protect the Baltic states.”
The Tugay, the Bundeswehr unit, which is about 5,000 soldiers, will be deployed in Lithuania until 2027.
The German Defense Chief visited Rukla, the Lithuanian Logistics Center with Lithuanian counterparts. Dovilė šakalienė.
‘Putin is intentionally trying to weaken Europe’s security’
Before traveling to Lithuania, Pistorius spoke at the Warsaw Security Forum and said that Russia had become a “greater threat” to NATO by talking about airspace violations in Poland in recent weeks.
“This is unacceptable, Pist Pistorius called this event as an irresponsible provocation in already raised tensions that could lead to” violation of international law “and” very dangerous misunderstandings “.
In addition to the drones, Moscow has violated the NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea in recent weeks.
“Putin intentionally tries to weaken the security of Europe and the regional integrity of European countries,” Pistorius said, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of provocation and wanting to reveal weaknesses in the alliance. He said.
The Minister opposed this provocation by saying that NATO responded with “clarity, unity, determination and prudence”. However, the retired US Army General I Hodges is a Article on x If the expensive fighter aircraft is required to defend the drone, the NATO alliance is not prepared for an emergency.
The mission of a fighter aircraft is almost economically unreasonable cheap dronesNotified, producing is only $ 20,000 to 50,000 dollars.
No ‘concrete breakthroughs’ from diplomacy
Pistorius also emphasized Europe’s support to Ukraine and announced that two Patriot defense systems will be delivered to Kiev until 2026 with the support of Norway.
Uz We want Ukraine to defend against future threats, Pist Pistorius said that Ukraine should be offered “sustainable support, more flexibility, more opportunities and inclusive growth”.
However, Ukraine and European defense industries should be “more closely and more effective” together, and that the EU should support it with a “much more flexible regulatory frame”.
Considering the threats to Ukraine, this “according to our own strategic interests”, especially when the US attention to other regions, “Here we provide peace and collective security,” he said.
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However, since the reality in Ukraine did not correspond to peace, the desire for peace, which he described as “desirable thinking” under the current conditions, resulted in the expression. Only at least three people were killed and 76 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine on Sunday.
“Diplomatic efforts did not bring concrete breakthroughs. Russia continues its war against Ukraine and even intensified its attacks with destructive consequences for the civilian population.” He said.
