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

2026-03-28 News & Politics
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Germany’s most senior soldier has told the BBC that the threat from Russia has never been more urgent. General Carsten Breuer, head of Germany's armed forces, is urging Western leaders to “join the dots” on the war in Iran and the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Breuer tells the BBC's Special Correspondent Allan Little, how he is rapidly turning Germany’s military into the most powerful conventional force in Europe. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Germany #Russia #BBCNews

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@senorcoconut-f1o 2026-03-29

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.

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@JLindsay-v8v 2026-03-28

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

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@vammekopinion6044 2026-03-28

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.

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@RogueArcher24 2026-03-29

seems like a responsible and reasonable leader

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@dennismorris7573 2026-03-29

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

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@mooseydeucy 2026-03-29

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

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@Rick-u5i8k 2026-03-30

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.

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@robertjsmith 2026-04-01

When the governments are bankrupt of ideas they start WARS

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@peace0624 2026-04-01

The fact that we even have wars in the 21st century is ridiculous, with all the technology and money used in these wars, we could have built a utopia...

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@LoMdeP 2026-03-29

What must change world-wide is the concept of scarcity and competition. We're in a technological phase where scarcity is optional. If we work together then there will be no need for conflict.

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