German Chancellor: After Ukraine, Russia will attack Poland, then Germany
German Chancellor Friesem said publicly that if Ukraine loses, Russia's next target will be Poland, followed by Germany.
He emphasized that aiding Ukraine is no longer just a matter of morality, but a necessity for Germany's own security.
Over the past few months, Russia has gradually advanced on the eastern front and repeatedly tested Europe's limits in diplomacy. Meanwhile, US President Trump has repeatedly emphasized that there will be no unconditional aid, and has pushed NATO countries to take responsibility for supporting Ukraine themselves.
In this situation, Germany has begun to reassess its national security strategy, no longer viewing war as something happening elsewhere, which seems reasonable.
Mertz also told the media that he is skeptical about Trump's efforts to reach a peace agreement with Putin, believing that such short-term diplomacy cannot prevent Russia's long-term ambitions.
However, from a military perspective, it is almost impossible for Russia to fight its way from Ukraine to Germany.
Currently, Russian forces have not yet taken full control of eastern Ukraine, and are facing great pressure in terms of manpower, logistics, and finances, and are not capable of starting a full-scale war with NATO countries.
Mertz's statement seems more like a political move to create a sense of urgency, pushing the German public to accept long-term support for Ukraine, increased defense spending, and even possible military intervention.
It is now clear that the goal is to turn Germany into a normal country, or even to rise militarily at the cost of economic recession, because once there is no war in Europe, Germany will have no excuse to expand its military significantly.
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