Boris Pistorius

US could 'shift focus' from Europe to Asia anytime, says German Defence Minister

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has expressed concern that Europe is relying too much on the US in the area of defence and that the grouping should take more responsibility for its own security

Decision on permanent troop deployment to Lithuania 'up to NATO' - Germany

"This not down to who wants what - or who wants to provide what - but rather up to NATO," Pistorius told reporters as he visited the Pabrade training ground in Lithuania

Germany to give anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine for war against Russia

Germany’s largest arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has signed a contract with the German government to restart the production of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft guns it has delivered to Ukraine

Explained: Why is it so difficult for the West to reach an agreement on military aid for Ukraine?

In Germany’s case, the country’s pacifist tradition — shaped by the experience of the World War II — is often cited as to what’s behind its reluctance to supply Kyiv with 'offensive' weapons

'Red General': Who is Boris Pistorius, Germany’s new defence minister?

After the resignation of the much-criticised Christine Lambrech, Boris Pistorius has been named Germany's defence minister. A German magazine called his appointment ‘a real surprise’ and described him as a ‘sharp-tongued’ official

Germany to appoint regional official as defence minister

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will appoint a regional official as the new defense minister following the resignation of the much-criticized Christine Lambrecht, the dpa news agency reported Tuesday