The German military deems Russia an "existential risk" to the country and Europe, according to a Spiegel news magazine report that cites a new Bundeswehr strategy paper.

A confidential German military strategy paper, as reported by Spiegel, identifies Russia as an "existential risk" to Germany and Europe. The document warns that Russia is adapting its structures for a ...

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BERLIN – The German military deems Russia an “existential risk” to the country and Europe, according to a Spiegel news magazine report that cites a new Bundeswehr strategy paper.. The ...

German military deems Russia ’existential risk’ to nation and Europe, Spiegel reports. World. Published 06/20/2025, 08:17 AM. Updated 06/20/2025, 08:23 AM.

Berlin, (Reuters) – The German military deems Russia an “existential risk” to the country and Europe, according to a Spiegel news magazine report that cites a new Bundeswehr strategy paper.

German Bundeswehr soldiers are seen during a visit at the Klietz military training area in Klietz, eastern Germany, on February 23, 2024. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) Germany's Bundeswehr sees ...

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A confidential Bundeswehr strategy paper, as reported by Spiegel, labels Russia as an 'existential risk' to Germany and Europe. It highlights Russia's military preparations against NATO, including ...

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