The German defense minister said he is ready to go to war with Russia at any time. In the context of Russia preparing to launch a decisive offensive and the US fearing involvement, Germany has become the most hardened presence.

Media reports from the United States' Washington Post and others stated that the German military does not fear Russia and is prepared to go to war at any time. The U.S. media reports are not baseless; the German defense minister has also made similar statements. German Defense Minister Pistorius publicly warned Russia, stating that if Russia attacks the three Baltic states, the German army will be ready to go to war at any time. The German defense minister also considered protecting the three Baltic states and going to war with Russia as a German responsibility. Germany has decided to station troops in Lithuania, making it a country very firm towards Russia.

Germany has just announced the provision of hundreds of long-range missiles to Ukraine, showing an unprecedentedly strong stance on the issue of aiding Ukraine. During Merkel's era, Germany had the closest relations with Russia, but since Scholz, Germany's attitude towards Russia has started to harden. After the new German chancellor took office, he adopted a tough stance on the issue of Russia. Germany is very close to Russia and had once had very close economic ties. Germany needs energy and minerals from Russia, while Russia needs German industrial products.

Like Japan, Germany is a country with American troops stationed there, and Germany also receives American nuclear protection. In the past, Germany has always opposed taking a hard line against Russia, but now Germany's attitude has changed greatly. Russia is preparing to launch a decisive strong attack on Ukraine, aiming to achieve a strategic victory in one stroke.

Facing Russia's strong intention to attack, the United States fears being involved and is taking no measures, but Germany has stepped forward this time. Germany will increase its military spending to 16.2 billion euros by 2029 and significantly expand various types of weapons and equipment, which gives Germany the confidence. However, Russia has also warned Germany not to forget the lessons of World War II and avoid repeating history.

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