Berlin (dpa -AfX) – Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) warned against being militarily up to the series of targeted Russian provocations. At a meeting with the Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson in Berlin, he spoke of an “escalation trap” and said: “We will do it Vladimir Putin Don’t do. “
Pistorius pointed out that so far there had been no recognizable aggressiveness in these incidents. “However, this is a prerequisite for being able to intervene physically, physically, physically,” he said with a view to demands to shoot Russian machines in the event of airspace injuries.
“And that’s why you have to say very clearly: we will not be provoked, but we are there and we will intercept. We will watch exactly what happens and will be accompanied. Tolerant and patient, but clear, we are there and we can do more at any time.”
Pistorius believes in combination of prudence and strength
The pilots of the Eurofighter and Swedish fighter pilots could also defend their own airspace at any time. Pistorius said: “It has to be clear to everyone, and Russia is also clear.” Presence and strength do not rule out, but belonged together. With a view to reinforcements of NATO presence on the eastern flank, Jonson said it was time for solidarity and practical action.
Both ministers also talked about in -depth armaments cooperation. Pistorius then made it clear that after the AWACS reconnaissance aircraft for German reconnaissance aircraft, the “Globaleye” early warning machine built by Saab was also considered.
“Yes, that’s an option for Germany too,” he said. And: “We are on. We haven’t made a decision yet, but I would say it is in pole position to formulate it carefully.”/CN/DP/STW