German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned the war between Russia and Ukraine could expand beyond neighbouring countries. With regard to the Bundeswehr, the minister emphasised: “we must quickly strengthen our defence capabilities in light of the urgency of the threat situation. “So we have to take into account that (Russian President) Vladimir Putin might even attack a NATO country one day,’’ Pistorius added, who has been in office for a year this Friday. The minister would also be open to opening up the armed forces to soldiers without a German passport. Pistorius also rejected calls for more German military aid for Ukraine, saying the Bundeswehr could not go all in and leave Germany defenceless.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 19, 2024 13:20 UTC