18 Mar, 2024 22:08

Most Germans believe army can’t defend them – poll

Only 10% have confidence in the Bundeswehr’s capabilities, a new survey shows

A majority of Germans have little to no confidence in the military’s ability to defend the nation in case of attack, according to a new survey.Three-quarters of respondents say they don’t believein the Bundeswehr’s capabilities, withonly 10% expressing confidencein the armed forces.

Around30% feel ‘no confidence at all’ that the military would be able to stand up to a potential adversary, the poll, which was conducted by Civey on behalf of Focus magazine, found. Another45% have ‘low confidence’ in the military, with 15% undecided. Only 2% said their trust is ‘very high’, while 8% said it is ‘rather high’.

In terms of funding, a strong majority (69%) of Germans said the army needs more money, with64% saying Berlin should spend more than 2% of its GDPon national defense.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius argued last November that the Bundeswehr needs a thorough upgrade to become “war-capable.”According to the survey, around 73% of Germans agree with Pistorius, with 64% backing the re-introduction of compulsory military service, which was abolished in 2011.

Despite this, only half as many respondents (32%) said they are personally willing to take up arms and ‘actively participate in defensive combat operations’ if the nation comes under attack. Around 44% said they would never take up arms under any circumstances.

The parliamentary commissioner for the Bundeswehr, Eva Hoegl, recently presented an annual report on the state of the armed forces which indicated that the military is stillsuffering from thinning ranks and inadequate equipment.

“The Bundeswehr is aging and shrinking,” the commissioner stated last week, adding that thedropout rate in the military is “still very high,”while the number of new applications is even lower than last year.

The shortages in personnel and equipment have come into focus as Germany continues to actively provide military aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Berlin has emerged as the second biggest donor of military aid, spending around $19 billion on arms for Kiev, according to the Kiel Institute for World Economy.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to double the military aid to Ukraine this year, sparking concerns among some MPs. In November 2023, MP Johann Wadephul warned thatsome “crucial” Bundeswehr units would last no longer than two days in battle.

The Focus survey was conducted from March 11 to 13, and involved 5,000 Germans aged 18 and older.

(They should do a survey like this in the US!)

https://www.rt.com/news/594457-germans-no-confidence-army-defense/

19 Mar, 2024 10:27

Leader of ‘Norman Brigade’ mercenary group killed in Ukraine – media

The Canadian fighter was allegedly struck by a Russian drone

A French-Canadian mercenary fighting for Kiev and alleged leader of the so-called ‘Norman Brigade’ private military group has been killed, Canadian broadcaster CTV News reported on Tuesday.

Reports about the death of the mercenary, identified as 36-year-old Jean-Francois Ratelle from Quebec, first circulated through social media, the outlet said. According to media reports,Ratelle, an ideological Nazi whose call sign was ‘Hrulf’,was reportedly the commander of the Norman Brigade private foreign unit in Ukraine’s Foreign Legion.

He was reportedly struck by a Russian drone along with others from his unit, which allegedly comprisesmercenaries from the US, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Global Affairs Canada, the department in charge of foreign policy, said it was aware that a Canadian had died in Ukraine but would not provide his name or cause of death, CTV News said.

“Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones at this very difficult time,” the outlet quoted spokesperson Grantly Franklin as saying. “Consular officials are in contact with local authorities for further information and are providing consular assistance to the family.”

The name of Ratelle’s group alludes to the fact many Quebecers are descendants of settlers from France’s Normandy region. The group consists almost entirely of military veterans, according to the National Post.

In 2022, the Norman Brigade reportedly took part in battles near Kiev before being transferred to Donbass, where it suffered heavy losses.It was also reported that Ratelle had embezzled funds intended for the unit.

Canada has been among the strongest supporters of Kiev during the conflict. According to the latest estimates released by Russia’s Defense Ministry last week, of themore than 1,000 Canadians who went to fight for Ukraine, at least 491 have died. Canada has a large Ukrainian community, mostly originating from the post-WWII era, when Ukrainian Nazi collaborators fled to the country en masse to escape retribution by the Soviet Union.

Last September, the Canadian Parliament honored 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, a former Ukrainian Waffen-SS soldier, with a standing ovation. The veteran was celebrated at the House of Commons in Ottawa in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

Hunka has publicly admitted to volunteering to join the Waffen-SS Galicia Division during the Second World War.

The incident was condemned by Russia, Poland, and the UN, while the Canadian opposition accused Trudeau of lying about his role in the affair. House Speaker Anthony Rota took the blame for the incident and resigned.

In October 2023, Russia charged Hunka with genocide and issued a warrant for his arrest. Russian diplomats have pointed to the incident as proof of Nazi influence in Canada.

https://www.rt.com/news/594477-canadian-mercenary-ukraine-killed/

>>20589165, >>20589172, >>20589175, >>20589182, >>20589184, >>20589185, >>20589187, >>20589189, >>20589191, >>20589192, >>20589194, >>20589197, >>20589199 BOOM CALL TO DIG DOMINION SERBIA - EMAILS LEAKED

>>20589259, >>20589260, >>20589261, >>20589264 Details on the Serbian role in US election fraud by Srdjan Nogo

>>20589236 Election Integrity Attorney Arrested After Revealing Sensitive Emails by Dominion Voting SystemsPNS

All of this information was combined in the case that Kari Lake and Finchem submitted to the SC on Thursday, on Friday a secondary listing of declarations of election fraud in 2020. Tina Peters and others found this info. ==Lindell etc submitted to SC on an expedited request for the case to be docketed asap. Multiple parties have investigated and uncovered the far reaching fraud that happened in 2020 and 2022 elections.

I had posted Lindell on Bannon alluding to what was happening. I’ll repost later. Game changer! Serbia and may other countries involved

Pray for the SC to do the right thing

Lindell last Thursday on Bannon

"It's Over": Mike Lindell Celebrates Major Evidence In Supreme Court Case. Info never been exposed before, this will shock the world. Lindell, the cases are being submitted to SC by Karrie Lake and Finchemhe said the info is all new

(4 or 5 videos so far)

4:49

https://rumble.com/embed/v4gnsar/?pub=4

>>20590297

Tina Peters found weird stuff in Mesa county elections, she mentioned Lake, Finchem, Byrne and others combined all the info

https://tinapeters.us/

>>20590297. On Bannon 2nd video

Lindell on the case being submitted to the SC, and they are adding more evidence4 days ago

3:47

https://rumble.com/embed/v4gpoeo/?pub=4

>>20590361

Another one from Mike

Mike Lindell: The Media Discredits Supreme Court Case Before Details Even Become PublicMike said another filing with declarations. It can’t discuss much of the info. There is decryption keys & codes in machines and its open to anyone to use them

5:36

https://rumble.com/embed/v4h22kx/?pub=4

>>20590459

Lindell, last video

The Second part of SC lawsuit being submitted with all the evidence and declarations. Go To LindellOffenseFund.org | Help Save Our Elections Today

pray for SC takes this asap

9:07

https://rumble.com/embed/v4hfhw3/?pub=4