German general warns of Russia's 'urgent' threat to West in full interview | BBC News

as a german i have to say i´m quite relieved to see such a calm and smart general at the top during these insane times.

Reassuring to know that the Chief of Germany's armed forces has no illusions about Russia.

"Twenty-eight years ago, my great-grandfather wrote me a letter. He passed away when I was seven months old. Among other things, he wrote these lines. ‚Wir tragen die Last der Vergangenheit. Deutschland hat Fehler gemacht, schlimme Fehler. Viele Menschen haben gelitten, und das darf man nicht vergessen. Wir verteidigen heute nicht nur Ländergrenzen, sondern auch das, was wir gelernt haben: Frieden, Respekt, Menschlichkeit. Du musst wissen, dass Schuld und Verantwortung wie Schatten bleiben, aber wir können daraus lernen, jeden Tag. Vergiss das nie – und mach es besser als wir.‘“

The enemy of all are the oligarchs of world. They are enslaving the people and raising themselves in a God like positions. They are constantly controlling the natural resources. Food, water, employment, health care, war, removing ease of movement of ppl.

seems like a responsible and reasonable leader

"Readiness is the currency of NATO", excellent quote from General Carsten Breuer, head of Germany's armed forces.

Here is clearly a man of men who is a student of history, military conflict and peace, warning and educating. Major props.

Building up an army leads to war is like saying wearing seatbelts leads to accidents. Preparing for what could happen is necessary while trying to avoid it.

He's not a man in a hurry! He understands that Germany is country that's behind. There's a huge difference. He's not a man leading into war but a man who understands the responsibility to have the capability to protect Germany.

I hope we can get some more leaders who are as level headed as this guy.