Archive · 28 May 2025
Lavrov: German Army Buildup 'Worrying'
Russia is concerned about Germany's plan to build a stronger army.
Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, expressed worry because Germany has historically been a major military power that caused problems.
Germany is a strong supporter of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Germany has recently sent troops to Lithuania.
Russia sees Germany's actions as a sign of a potential shift in power dynamics and is using historical events to garner support for its own actions.
This has caused tension between the two countries and has also made other countries worry.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov called Germany's army buildup plan 'very worrying'.
Lavrov cited historical context, referencing the world wars.
Germany has been reluctant to build up its military since WWII.
Berlin has stationed a 5,000-strong armoured brigade in Lithuania.
The Kremlin uses the memory of the Soviet Union's fight against Nazi Germany to garner support.
- Who
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- What
- Lavrov expressed concern over Germany's plan to build a stronger army.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- At a security conference in Moscow.
- Why
- Due to historical context and the potential for shifts in power.
- Key Figure
- Sergey Lavrov
- Country Involved
- Germany
- Location of Conference
- Moscow
- German Troop Deployment
- 5,000-strong armoured brigade
- Deployment Location
- Lithuania