Does Europes dramatic boost in military spending worry Russia? | DW News

European leaders have agreed to dramatically boost their military spending after the US froze all military and intelligence support for Ukraine. In Russia, Kremlin propaganda has celebrated the dramatic shift in White House policy. But the idea of Russia's European neighbours now boosting their own military forces has been met with anger.

00:00 Propaganda in Russia
03:20 Sergei Satanovskii, DW Correspondent

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[David-Rymer]

if putin didnt want europe to rearm then he should not have been threatening nuclear warfare for 3 years

[icerepublic]

Who cares if Russia is "worried"? Geez. This is getting ridiculous. They didn't ask us about what we think of their military buildup either.

[DarthJF]

When Russia opposes it we know we're on the right track

[myselfandeye]

When Russia is angry because we start spending more on defense then you know we're on the right track.

[Saukko]

Stronger Europe doesn't need to worry about Russia.

[Archanox]

Kremlin be like: "How dare you defend yourself!?"

[vasilimacharadze]

Russia's irritation about strong Europa is the best proof of Putin's expansionist ambitions.

[Fljeep]

The EU needs to follow Polands lead in having a strong defense plan.

[mattleeck]

Russia: "Europe's confrontational rhetoric is at odds with bringing peace in Ukraine"
Also Russia: bombs civilian targets in Ukraine daily

[TheMakersRage]

It should. Europe has 10 times the economy of Russia. And Russia couldn't even beat Ukraine, nevermind the rest of the continent. Bring it on!

[sickbozo]

about fking time europe wakes up! the time of comfort is over! if you want to avoid war you have to be scary enough. putin only respects strengh. europe needs strengh

[starbase]

Russia said they wouldn’t invade Ukraine right up until they did. Now they’re saying they won’t invade NATO.

What they say doesn’t matter.

[TheHesseJames]

Europe is a lazy sleeping giant. Why would you wake up the giant and make him busy? You haven't thought this through, Russia and USA!

[ronaldronald]

The more Putin and his cronies bark the more it is telling us we are on the right track. Action please E.U. Leaders!

[IrrationalCharm]

Funny how Russia called us the warmongers for 20 years when our militaries where in the shitter the whole time.

[lewisatkinson]

It's like watching an alternative universe, listening to the Russians.

[AgnesReynaud-zz]

Since ww2 Europe’s dearest wish has been to live in peace. Unfortunately big bullies had other plans. Now we want them to leave us in peace

[antoncla]

"how is Russia likely to respond?" -- who in Europe cares, , they had 3 years to get out of Ukraine, time is up

[Rimatere]

The one positive from Trump's inhumane attitude to Ukraine, is finally Europe has decided to take its place as a leader on the world stage. It just needs to build up its own military industrial complex to have the power to enforce its political will.

[pawelkaras]

I love how the only thing they can scramble to is "he's got a broken leg, haha" and "the president of France has lost his mind". Good work Russian TV, goood work. Strong arguments. Keep it up.