German ministers also warned that the country could be forced into a Russia-NATO war in the next five to seven years, citing Moscow’s attempts to greatly increase arms production.

Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius said his country “must have”.kriegstüchtigBeing ready for war in the face of increasing threats from Russia, such as bringing back conscription.

However, the announcement of early elections this February has raised questions about whether these reforms will continue. German army commanders hope to see who will replace the current government led by Olaf Scholzwill stay on the same route.

Speaking at the Berlin Security Conference this week, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais said he expected “we will have (the new government) very quickly.” “My wish is that this (current government’s) defense policy chapter will not be the last,” he added.