Kremlin prepares for new war: German general predicts threat to Europe, NYT

As he said in an interview with The New York Times, Moscow is actively reorganizing its ground forces, conducting training and preparing for possible new hostilities. He noted that without decisive pressure on Russia, the aggression will not stop, and Europe must provide Ukraine with all the necessary resources to contain the threat.

In addition, the general emphasized that the events in Ukraine determine the security and stability of the continent, as well as the preservation of freedom and democratic institutions. "The only reason Putin can stop is if he is stopped," said Lieutenant General Oleksandr Zolfrank, stressing that pressure is needed for this. According to him, Russia's success threatens post-World War II achievements, including the rule of law and democratic systems in Central and Eastern Europe.

He believes that support to Ukraine should include financial, technical and military resources to ease Russian pressure and ensure stability in the region. "We must support Ukraine with everything necessary," he said, "everything necessary to reduce Russian pressure. " As the publication notes, the situation at the front remains almost static. Neither side is gaining significant territory, and Russia's summer offensive did not yield significant results.

Both sides are actively attacking the enemy's civilian infrastructure with long-range missiles and drones in an attempt to wear each other down. Military analysts note that breakthroughs at the front in the coming months should not be expected due to the limited operational capabilities of the Russian forces and the lack of human resources in Ukraine. At the same time, European countries are simultaneously looking for financial ways to support Kyiv.

According to official sources, the use of frozen Russian assets in the EU to provide an interest-free loan for defense and the development of the Ukrainian arms industry is being considered. However, the initiative is currently limited by legal and financial concerns of some states and the European Central Bank. Instead, Germany plans to create the largest conventional army in Europe, increasing the number of armed forces to 260,000 soldiers and an additional 200,000 reservists. Gen.

Zollfrank emphasizes the need to simultaneously cut bureaucracy, improve the integration of technology into the military industry, and recruit a new generation of soldiers to deter potential Russian aggression. "It's easy to reduce, we have a lot of experience in reducing," he said with a grimace, "Achieving what is needed is a huge task.

" Experts emphasize that peace does not exist by itself, but requires constant active work, coordinated training of armies and readiness to respond to any threats. According to them, the danger from Russia remains real and immediate, therefore the defense of stability and security is a key task of Europe. It will be recalled that the international economic expert Ambrose Evans-Pritchard believes that Putin's time is coming to an end, so he may intensify his actions, and Europe is in danger.