Connect with us

Published

on

Germany Minister Pistorius speaks of Moscow’s continued provocations and announces the 2026 defence budget, strengthening German military spending

After two Germany Eurofighters intercepted a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea last Sunday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius today denounced a new overflight by a Russian military aircraft over a German Navy frigate in the same area, comparing it to recent incidents in Poland and Estonia.

During a speech to the Bundestag, the Social Democrat explained that Russia is constantly testing the limits of its actions, including against NATO member states. ‘Putin wants to provoke us, he wants to provoke NATO member states, and he intends to identify, denounce and exploit the alleged weaknesses of the alliance,’ Pistorius said, calling this strategy a mistake by the Russian leader.

‘The Alliance has responded to Russian provocations with clear unity and determination, but also with the necessary common sense, which is essential in these times,’ the minister added.

The Bundestag discussed the 2026 defence budget at first reading, which provides for expenditure of €82.69 billion ($97.17 billion), plus an additional €25.51 billion from the special fund for the modernisation of the Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). For 2025, the ministry has €62.43 billion in the regular budget and €24.06 billion from the same special fund.

THE LATEST NEWS

Princess of Wales Kate shines at Windsor gala

Catherine Middleton dazzles at Windsor Castle during German president’s state visit Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, stole the spotlight...
Read More
Princess of Wales Kate shines at Windsor gala

Matthew Perry doctor sentencing sees medic jailed for supplying ketamine

The Matthew Perry doctor sentencing concludes with a 30-month prison term. The Matthew Perry doctor sentencing has resulted in a...
Read More
Matthew Perry doctor sentencing sees medic jailed for supplying ketamine

US immigration application suspension affects citizens from 19 countries

Washington halts green card and citizenship processing amid US immigration application suspension The US immigration application suspension announced this week...
Read More
US immigration application suspension affects citizens from 19 countries

NATO hybrid warfare: more aggressive responses against Moscow being considered

NATO hybrid warfare is at the centre of the Alliance's new strategic assessments NATO hybrid warfare has become one of...
Read More
NATO hybrid warfare: more aggressive responses against Moscow being considered

Pope Leo XIV and peace in the Middle East: appeal from Beirut

The Pontiff renews his commitment to peace in the Middle East during his visit to Lebanon Today, Sunday 30 November,...
Read More
Pope Leo XIV and peace in the Middle East: appeal from Beirut

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Lebanon after his visit to Turkey

Pope Leo XIV’s trip continues across the eastern Mediterranean Pope Leo XIV’s trip enters its Middle Eastern phase today, as...
Read More
Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Lebanon after his visit to Turkey

(Photo: © AndKronos)

Di Tendenza/Trending