MOSCOW, 14 Jun. Germany is hosting NATO Air Defender 23 exercises to show its commitment to Washington's line on the Ukraine conflict, writes columnist Sonia Alvarez in an article for WirtschaftsWoche Heute.
«The fact that Germany is now coordinating Air Defender is not evidence only about the high leadership potential of the republic. This is what our American partners want from us,» the publication quotes the words of German Air Force Commander Ingo Gerhartz. in the European region with the special role of Berlin.
The journalist believes that now Chancellor Scholz has a chance to show himself «from the best side» in front of the United States, which has repeatedly reproached Germany for insufficient military assistance to the Kiev regime.< br>Exercises Air Defender 23 will be held in Germany from 12 to 23 June. According to the Bundeswehr (AF of Germany), ten thousand soldiers and 250 aircraft from 25 countries will take part in them. Particular attention will be paid to the fight against drones and cruise missiles of a possible enemy.