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Germany Warns Russian NATO Invasion; US Cuts Air Power

6/13/2026

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Summary

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German minister Boris Pistorius warned Russia could invade a NATO state by 2029, urging Europe to prepare for reduced U.S. support, as U.S. President Donald Trump told NATO allies the United States will cut 50 % of bombers and one-third of its fighter force.
Sweden commission warned Russia could test NATO cohesion with a near-term attack, while Germany announced an expansion planning $1 trillion in defence spending over the next decade.

History

Historical Context

Russia’s February-March 2014 seizure of Crimea, carried out by unmarked troops, prompted a UN General Assembly resolution (100-11-58) condemning the referendum and led the G8 to suspend Russia, while NATO denounced the move as a breach of international law. The episode showed how swift annexation can trigger sanctions and reshape European defence planning, a concern echoed by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in 2024.

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Story summary

German minister Boris Pistorius warned Russia could invade a NATO state by 2029, urging Europe to prepare for reduced U.S. support, as U.S. President Donald Trump told NATO allies the United States will cut 50 % of bombers and one-third of its fighter force.
Sweden commission warned Russia could test NATO cohesion with a near-term attack, while Germany announced an expansion planning $1 trillion in defence spending over the next decade.

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