politics
March 13, 2026
Ukrainians to help Germany prepare for war with Russia
Germany will use Ukrainian military trainers to prepare for a potential war with Russia by 2029, the head of the German army has said
TL;DR
- Ukrainian military instructors will train the German army on defending against a potential Russian attack by 2029.
- Trainers will share battlefield experience in artillery, engineering, drone warfare, and command-and-control systems.
- The arrangement signifies a role reversal, with Western nations previously training Ukrainian soldiers.
- Germany has provided significant military aid to Ukraine since 2022.
- The German army head cited intelligence assessments suggesting Russia could be ready for a large-scale attack on NATO by 2029.
- The announcement occurs amidst broader European militarization and calls for a "wartime mindset" within NATO.
- Some EU states are reintroducing military conscription, leading to public protests in Germany.
- Russia consistently denies any intention to attack NATO, calling such claims "nonsense" used to justify military buildup.
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