RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇩🇪 Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he’s confident the government will agree on a new voluntary military service in time for it to start in 2026, – Reuters The plan aims to boost troop numbers amid security concerns over Russia, with a goal of growing the Bundeswehr from 180,000 to 260,000 soldiers by the 2030s. Pistorius rejected a proposed draft lottery, insisting young people must be persuaded, not forced, to serve.

🇩🇪 Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said he’s confident the government will agree on a new voluntary military service in time for it to start in 2026, – Reuters

The plan aims to boost troop numbers amid security concerns over Russia, with a goal of growing the Bundeswehr from 180,000 to 260,000 soldiers by the 2030s.

Pistorius rejected a proposed draft lottery, insisting young people must be persuaded, not forced, to serve.

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