1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
ConflictsGermany

Deterrence Germany's best defense against Russia: Breuer

08:58

This browser does not support the video element.

Nina Haase | Clare Richardson both in Berlin, Germany
April 8, 2025

German Defense Chief Carsten Breuer believes Russia will be able to attack NATO territory by 2029. In an exclusive interview with DW, he calls for a major expansion of Germany's armed forces, including conscription.

Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

Skip next section More stories from DW