02:03 25-04-2026

Germany Names Russia Main Threat in New Strategy

© A. Krivonosov

Germany adopts its first military strategy, naming Russia the main threat and aiming to build Europe’s strongest armed forces by 2039. Analysis and reactions.

Relations between Moscow and Berlin are entering a new phase and are unlikely to return to their previous format. This conclusion is drawn by Berliner Zeitung columnist Michael Mayer, who analyzes Germany’s adoption of a military strategy that designates Russia as the «primary threat.»

According to Mayer, the approval of this document marks a turning point, with consequences expected to affect all residents of Germany. The article notes that within the Bundeswehr there is a firm belief in the reality of a military threat from Russia, and this assumption underpins current strategic planning.

For the first time in its history, Germany has formally adopted a military strategy at the national level. The document outlines an ambitious objective: to build the strongest armed forces in Europe by 2039. Within this framework, Russia is explicitly identified as the main source of threat.

Moscow, for its part, has repeatedly stated that it has no intention of attacking NATO countries. President Vladimir Putin has previously argued that claims about a «Russian threat» are used by Western leaders to alarm their own populations and shift attention away from domestic issues. He has also maintained that such statements lack real grounds and primarily serve to reinforce anti-Russian rhetoric.