Germany has made its position clear: The war is now international, and Putin is threatening us too.

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met in Berlin, the capital of Germany, with the defense ministers of France, England, Poland, and the Undersecretary of the Italian Ministry of Defense, Isabelle Rauti, to discuss Europe's defense capabilities and support for Ukraine.

"THE WAR HAS TAKEN ON AN INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION"

Speaking at a press conference held after the meeting, which was also attended by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for a while, Pistorius stated that they decided to hold this meeting with his French counterpart Sebastian Lecornu on November 6, after the results of the U.S. elections became clear. Pistorius said, "Because it is clear that some things will change with the new president (Donald) Trump and the new administration. The earlier we prepare for this, the better."

Pistorius reported that Russia is aggressively advancing in Ukraine, particularly carrying out airstrikes targeting infrastructure, and that thousands of people are losing their lives every day. He assessed, "The reality is that Russia's threatening attitude is directed at us, either indirectly or directly."

Pistorius noted that recent statements from Moscow clearly demonstrate this, saying, "When looking at those on the battlefield or in the background, Russia's war against Ukraine is no longer a regional conflict. It has taken on an international dimension."

German Defense Minister Pistorius claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin not only received 10,000 soldiers from North Korea but also paid 2,000 euros for each soldier. Pistorius stated that Putin is escalating tensions and has used a medium-range missile.

CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN WEAPONS PRODUCTION FOR UKRAINE

Pistorius expressed that support for Ukraine was also discussed at the meeting, stating that they will continue to strengthen weapons production for Ukraine. He explained that this will be financed by the interest income obtained from frozen Russian assets.

Pistorius conveyed that cooperation among countries supporting Ukraine will be increased, noting that it is planned to work together not only on the development and procurement of drones guided by artificial intelligence but also on ammunition procurement. Pistorius said, "Our goal is for Ukraine to be able to operate from a strong position."

Emphasizing the need to develop capabilities in the defense sector, Pistorius stated, "We must develop, produce, and procure more weapon systems together. We agreed on this today." Pistorius pointed out that access to financing needs in the arms sector should be facilitated, stating, "Just like in other sectors, this needs to be ensured here as well, and the European Investment Bank should play an important role here."

ENGLAND INCREASING DEFENSE SPENDING

British Defense Minister John Healey stated that the leading countries in Europe will do everything necessary to increase security and defense efforts, and he pledged that the UK's defense spending would rise to 2.5% of gross domestic product.

French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also expressed that his Ukrainian counterpart wanted continued support for Ukraine, stating that they would take the necessary measures to provide Mistral missiles and other weapon systems in the coming weeks.

Lecornu emphasized that considerations for security and defense initiatives for the next 10-15 years are necessary, highlighting the importance of how money will be used in this context.

SCHOLZ HAD SAID 'WE WILL NOT TAKE SIDES'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had guaranteed in a statement made a few months ago that his country would not take sides in the Russia-Ukraine War.