Boris Pistorius warns: Halting aid to Ukraine risks wider war
Boris Pistorius warns against ending support for Ukraine, stating that doing so could compromise its sovereignty. This is not our war, but it could become one," he emphasizes.
Germany's Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, expressed concern over the possibility of halting support for Ukraine amid its struggle against Russian aggression. Speaking in Peine, Lower Saxony, he insisted, "If we stop supporting Ukraine tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow will be the end of Ukraine, the end of a sovereign, free state in the middle of Europe."
The head of the German defence ministry highlighted the importance of Ukraine being able to act from a position of strength, although it will eventually need to negotiate with Russia. In response to calls for ceasing support for embattled Ukraine, he emphasized that while the conflict is currently in Ukraine, it could potentially spread in the future.
That's right, it's not our war, but it can become ours. Anyone listening to Putin could only come to one conclusion: "Putin is preparing", quoted the "Zeit" weekly portal.
The minister also raised concerns about Russia's preparations for potential military actions. Pistorius noted that anyone who listened to Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, could only conclude one thing: Putin is preparing. "We don't know if and when, but he is preparing," he added.
Russia increases arms production
Pistorius highlighted the increase in arms production in Russia, including the rising number of tanks, which could pose a threat to Europe. He said it is creating conditions to threaten us seriously, referencing the actions observed by Vladimir Putin.
Putin has spoken of a "serious, relentless struggle for a new world order." Although it remains uncertain if he will act on this, Pistorius, as defence minister, prefers not to take that risk. He is not alone in this assessment. Similar concerns are echoed in Poland and the Baltic capitals.
