German Defence Minister vows to strengthen army as war rages in Europe

Germany's incoming defence minister said on Thursday it was his job to strengthen the armed forces so that they could do their job at a time of war in Europe with Russia waging war against Ukraine. And it is about continuing to support Ukraine, also with materiel of the Bundeswehr," he said.

Germany's incoming defence minister said on Thursday it was his job to strengthen the armed forces so that they could do their job at a time of war in Europe with Russia waging war against Ukraine. "These are not normal times, we have a war raging in Europe. Russia is waging a brutal war of annihilation on a sovereign country, on Ukraine," Boris Pistorius said after a ceremony at the defence ministry, adding that the task ahead was a huge challenge.

"Our task is to make the Bundeswehr strong now, it is about deterrence, effectiveness and readiness. And it is about continuing to support Ukraine, also with materiel of the Bundeswehr," he said.

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