German General Warns of Strengthened Russian Military Post-Ukraine Conflict
Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, Germany’s Army Inspector, has stated that Russia is likely to emerge from its war against Ukraine not weakened, but potentially more dangerous than before, reports 24brussels.
Mais emphasized that for Russia, the number of casualties is inconsequential, as the Kremlin mobilizes approximately 200,000 recruits annually, resulting in the Russian military’s expansion to 1.5 million personnel. This growth is indicative of comprehensive preparations for confrontation with the West.
“I firmly believe that the Russian armed forces will be stronger after this war,” Mais asserted. This assessment has been echoed by former U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges, who stated that for NATO, assistance to Ukraine is crucial. If the Alliance fails to support Ukraine, Hodges warned, Russia could rebuild its military over the next few years, including forcibly mobilizing tens of thousands of Ukrainians.
Despite Ukraine and Western nations’ peacekeeping efforts, reports indicate that dictator Vladimir Putin has ambitious plans for the battlefield in the coming years. According to the Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Pavel Palisa, Russia intends to capture the entirety of Donetsk and Luhansk regions by 2025 and aims to establish a so-called buffer zone along its northern border. By 2026, Russia plans to occupy all of Ukraine east of the Dnipro River, effectively cutting the country off from the Black Sea. Western media suggest that the “dirty” war is just beginning.
