What is the German ‘Zeitenwende’ And Why Is it Not Working (Yet)?
The term “Zeitenwende” was used by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine.
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The term “Zeitenwende” was used by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine.
President Xi Jinping of China and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, pledged to strengthen defense and security ties.
The report declared that the Northern Fleet’s naval forces are set to persist in performing regular flotilla drills while increasing the length of submarine patrols in the Barents Sea and executing submarine operations in the Atlantic.
At a meeting between US and European military officials to discuss the Ukraine dispute, Kyiv made a plea for advanced fighter jets, which has not been granted yet.
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of long-range missiles, rockets, and launchers to Poland in a deal valued at up to $10 billion.
In recent years, Iran has successfully deployed drones in military operations throughout the Middle East and, most recently, in supporting Russia in their attacks on Ukraine.
India and France have recently joined forces to develop the ultimate submarine technology.
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of NATO, has stated that the increased presence of China and its cooperation with Russia can be seen as a danger in Asia and Europe.
A Russian company has declared that they are modifying one of their ground robots to be able to target M1 Abrams and Leopard tanks, which are being sent to Ukraine by the United States, Germany, Poland, and other countries.
Recent reports have declared that the UK military is quickly becoming a “hollow force” due to budget cuts, inefficiencies in procurement processes, and long delays.
Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary-general of NATO, has called for South Korea to increase their military assistance for Ukraine, mentioning that other states have shifted their positions regarding exporting arms to countries embroiled in conflict since the Russian invasion.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been under tremendous pressure to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine.