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How the Ukraine war has shifted German foreign policy – BBC Newsnight
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There was a time when German rearmament would have caused shockwaves across Europe.
Since Ukraine’s invasion, Germany has completely transformed its foreign and defence policy, with an €100bn increase in defence spending.
But the German armed forces have seen decades of underfunding, so how much will this strengthen the country’s military capabilities?
And why was Germany so slow to change its foreign policy on Russia?
Newsnight’s Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban reports.
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The US said it has hit “dozens” of Iranian military targets in overnight attacks, in response to Iran hitting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The military said it struck “air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats”, using aircraft, ships, and drones – including “one-way attack sea drones for the first time”.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade,” the US military said. “Iran does not control it”.
In response, Iran said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait and also radar systems in Oman.
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President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating strikes between the two countries.
He said this would stop “Iran’s ships or customers” from entering or leaving the key oil shipping route, but “all other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait”.
Iran’s foreign minister later said whoever provides safe passage “should be compensated for this service”, but Iran would remain the strait’s “GUARDIAN” – using Trump’s word.
Tehran and Washington clashed over the strait’s control after exchanging strikes in the region overnight and on Monday.
The US said it carried out strikes against military targets in Iran, targeting air defence systems, coastal radars, and missile and drone sites. Iran said it responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, and radars in Oman.
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Wildfires of ‘exceptional scale’ have taken force in Paris, as neighbouring Spain still tackles flames across the country following its own devastating fires.
Now the UK is also experiencing wildfires in England and Wales, as its third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week.
Here’s what we know so far about the extent of wildfires in Europe and the UK, and how heatwaves are impacting them.
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Explosions have been heard near two Iranian port cities, Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, state media has reported.
It comes after another night of strikes between the US and Iran, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it hit two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US facilities in Jordan and Bahrain.
The UAE called the attack “brazen”, adding that an Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured.
Meanwhile, the US military says it completed strikes on targets aimed at degrading “Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping” – Iranian state media reports three people were killed.
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The US military said it was carrying out a new wave of strikes on targets in Iran. It said the aim of the attacks was to degrade Iran’s ability to attack shipping in the strait of Hormuz. It came ass the US Navy resumed its blockade of Iran’s ports.
Iran said that control of the strait of Hormuz was required for its national security and it will exercise sovereignty over the key shipping lane, whatever the cost.
President Trump announced that he was scrapping a plan he had announced a day earlier, for placing a 20% toll or tariff on all cargos passing through the strait of Hormuz.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith in Washington.
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@Eljinwoo
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
"Russian military acting gangsta not until Germany reactivates their military superiority"
Russian military: The fact that they're only focused to us this time with one fvck1n frontline even if we sent millions of meats, we're fvked up.
@DuckmanYaHeard
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
So called progressives and liberals are blood thirsty and dimwitted.
@jackcooper3370
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
We should of fought along side Germany during ww2
@Rlip
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
I still don’t trust them . 2 major world wars sounds like an excuse to me 😂still wouldn’t let them have nuclear weapon ever
@BababoBirn-eg1lu
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
The horrible on this situation nis that also this prostitution's have stole real time's and can manipulate with a army who have a stoled TV real time's and bring them to position for Terrorist Al Kaida because they have also stoled TV real time's serie.
Politic's, system's, court's,policie, criminal's policie and another's…
@georgeotieno3753
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Hurry up and arm germany
@theodorebagwell141
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
27 million dead Soviets 💀 27,000,000💀 Every single number of these had its own story. Every single number was once conceived, born and then died, usually at a very young age. An incredible number. During the four years of the German-Soviet war, that's 18,500 people EVERY DAY. Hourly 770. Every minute (!) almost 13. Unbelievable.
@ramakanthreddy3589
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Mr. Shultz is doing right but im worried if Deutschland and France are being led away from truth by its Nato allies…
Media outlets such as BBC should also cover the alternate views of intelligensia, such as Jeffrey Sacs, a renowned economist from USA, who clearly explained during a recent interview in Slovenia…. https://youtu.be/lNaUN07DJtQ
@nicolasgarrideb2626
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
In Germany today it is a duty for everyone to think and speak benevolently about American foreign policy. This is checked by the Secret State Police for Unwanted Thoughts (Geheimen Staatspolizei für unerwünschte Gedanken, GESTAPOUG)
@jamesauger8562
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Just About Time!
@larrylyon6695
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Germany hasn’t increased the number of troops that are fully equipped and deployable within any period of time up to 30 days and instead relies substantially on other nations for its defense.
@Jim54_
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
In Europe we are building up our armaments as a necessity
Putin and the CCP are absolutely at fault. We were cutting back our spending, but they started a new Cold War, so things had to change drastically
@prabhakarbutti9658
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Happy memories
@anslogarrick7638
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Wunderbar
@nawgra8455
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
In those 22 milions deaths of soviet people there were about 5 to 8 milions Ukranians, 2 milions Poles, 2 milions Jews, 2 to 3 milions Balts, 3 to 4 milions Bielarussians. Only in Soviet Union I am not talking about Poland it self etc. – according to Norman Davies. So why is Germany not concerned about those nations? And why it doesnt recognise their loss? I am asking WHY?
@markbenelli7569
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
I am a former german soldier. I was a gunner on the Leopard 2 A5 and A6 back in 2003. In that time I was proud to be there, in the german army. It is a shame to see how much they damaged our military and so our power to protect our country (or helping neighbours). So many years of incapable politicians.
@Lillymill
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Well, the Anglo-American duo has been coming up with excuses for German rearmament and concocting conflicts on the Continent ever since WWI. The peak of continental European independence from Atlanticist imperialism was when Europeans flipped Anglo-America off during the Operation Desert Fox in Iraq. That was sweet. Too bad they didn't have sufficient firepower to fuck them up once and for all and organize one big final Nurnberg trial for the real transatlanticist slave-trading KKK Nazis.
@michalichk4229
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Ganz Europa bereitet sich auf einen Angriff auf Russland vor. Hitler ist glücklich.
@kfelix2934
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Damm I wish I was a German, so I could join their Army and play with some really nice toys . The H&K G28 is so damm sweet.
@markzepp481
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Good we need a German super power ( army wise ) will help nato drastically
@TheDoodlez1111
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
the german army is already growing again since 2013. And even in their current state the Bundeswehr ist one of the top 3 armies in Europe and the #13 in the world.
Only nuclear superpowers and the last armies with consripted men are before them.
@timlamb6196
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Damn straight. Germany kick some ass !
@IEDbomb12
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Germany Chancellor SGT Scholz from Stalag 13? The new Hogan’s Hero!!!
Reporter: Chancellor Scholz Russia attack Ukraine! What’s going on?
Scholz: I hear nothing, I see nothing, I know nothing?!?
Reporter: Most NATO contribute weapons and supplies to Ukraine! What’s Germany doing militarily to help Ukraine?
Scholz: I hear nothing, I see nothing, I know nothing?!?
@danielprose5878
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Dont be fooled! Our actual government, is nothing more than a left liberal mess , driving this phenomenal country of the past, to the edge of the abyss!
@anguschoi9122
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Stay strong Ukraine
@Slavonic11
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
The truth is, Germany is the most racist country today. Olaf Scholtz licks the ass of Russian women, and the average German pretends that everything is ok and blocks aid for Ukraine. Shame on Germany, shame !!!
@waynedancer707
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
evey russia deat i a bonus for ukrane
@tiberiomach7810
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
consumers to buy stolen cars from dealerships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj4_bpaOv7U
@tiberiomach7810
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
its like McAffee selling a anti- virus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWJ9ieKctYk
@donharrington8950
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Born innocent
@santiagoruiz6780
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Here we go again
@bubiruski8067
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
For all these stoidi (right/left):
The Germans did their homework already twice.
The first time they defeated the Russians militarily and forced them to the Peace of Brest Litowsk. This treaty provided for Finns and Ukraine independence.
The stoidi in London nullified this treaty.
The second time the western stoidi supported the Russians.
I think after all this there are no further obligations for the Germans !
@2sqnbandit379
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Mein Großvater diente unter Joachim Pieper in der 6. SS-Panzerdivision an der Ostfront und an der Westfront gegen die Briten und Amerikaner. Er operierte Tiger, Panther und auch kleinere Panzer wie die Panzer 3 und 4 in den frühen Stadien des Krieges, als er Frankreich in einer Woche und die Krim in zwei Wochen eroberte. Für diese Leistungen wurde seinem Kommandanten vom Führer das Ritterkreuz verliehen.
@antonioharry3417
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
This is so cruel
@khaldoso8227
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Germany gearing up. Russia shakes. 😀
@lourencomarques219
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Ukrain pulled-back from Severodonetsk but advanced in Kherson, Kiev, Karkiv… and killed more 300 russians, 20 generals, dozens of tanks, planes, helicopters…war is like that, with advances and pull-backs… The URSS also retreated in front of german army during WWII…Salve Ukraini!!
@oooshafiqooo4722
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
germany looks fun now
@namkang.77
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
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@namkang.77
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
ปะติกร สะสาร เสียงความวุ่นวายก่อกวนควาทไม่สงบจากใคร
@ralphriffle1126
January 7, 2024 at 2:55 pm
You will NEVER achieve balance with a communest. NEVER!