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The decision comes as Berlin aims to create Europe's strongest conventional army.

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Amid renewed Russia threat, Germany prepares new conscription model ahead of potential draft return in 2026. Germany is preparing to reintroduce compulsory military service under a new model agreed by the country's main political parties.

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-- The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) Nov 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM

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"Earlier this year German defence chief Gen Carsten Breuer warned that the Western Nato alliance had to prepare for a possible Russian attack within four years.

Mr Papperger said he had "no glass ball" about the future but agreed Germany had to be "ready in '29"."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-11-13 04:20 PM | Reply

They have to, can't count on the US anymore.

#2 | Posted by bat4255 at 2025-11-14 04:40 PM | Reply

All of NATO is gearing up... Vlad has no intention of stopping at Ukraine; Poland and Finland are next, among several others like Georgia.

He may be thinking of putting his HQ in Lichtenstein.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2025-11-14 05:34 PM | Reply

Hi Corky: Please see my comments about our NATO allies here: drudge.com

The "Winds of War" are gusting in Europe.

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-11-14 05:49 PM | Reply

NATO and the US have have never had a specific objective in Ukraine, just this whishy washy 'keep them supplied' approach.

The objective should have always been to get Russia out of Ukraine. Period.

Even so, Russia looks weaker than ever. Ukraine might be Putin's Afghanistan.

#5 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-11-14 06:57 PM | Reply

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