"Pistorius: Europe has 8 years to catch up in defense - Pistorius

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Europe has 5-8 years to strengthen its military capabilities amid a potential reduction in the US presence and growing threats from Russia.

Europe needs to prepare for new military threats on its own. threats. This opinion was expressed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in an in an interview with Welt am Sonntag, reports UNN.

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Pistorius suggested that in a few years the United States will switch attention to the Indo-Pacific region, and Europe may face new challenges amid a possible reduction in the US military presence.

We need to be more involved in ensuring security on our on our continent, we have about 5-8 years to catch up, in terms of from the point of view of the armed forces

Pistorius said.

At the same time, he did not elaborate on why he used these terms.

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As the German Defense Minister noted, Russia is significantly is significantly increasing its weapons production to support the invasion of Ukraine, and is also threatening the Baltic states, Georgia and Moldova.

We may face dangers at the end of this decade. decade. But by then we must be ready for them

Pistorius hinted.
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