The General Director of the RheinMetall defense concern Armin Papperger said that weapons warehouses in Europe and Ukraine were almost empty. According to him, this was a serious threat to the security of the region, especially against the background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. & Nbsp;
the situation with weapons reserves reports by the Financial Times, reports Hurray Inform.
1. Weapons shortage in Europe & nbsp;
According to Pappereger, European countries and Ukraine are faced with a lack of ammunition and military equipment, since the reserves on the continent were originally limited. This jeopardizes the ability of the West to support Kyiv and ensure its own safety. & Nbsp;
2. The reaction of the defense market & nbsp;
After Donald Trump’s announcement about the plans of peace negotiations, the Rheinmetall shares first decreased, but then began to grow. Analysts associate this with expectations that European governments will be forced to increase military expenses against the backdrop of a possible decrease in American support. & Nbsp;
3. The future of European defense & nbsp;
the head of Rheinmetall was skeptical of the possibility of a quick end of the war.
« Even if the fighting stops, to consider that we have a peaceful future ahead is a mistake &# 187;,-he noted.
in his opinion, Europe will continue to invest in weapons due to The risk of new aggression by Russia. & nbsp;
The situation with the lack of ammunition in Europe raises important questions about the long -term security strategy. The decision may be an increase in the production of military equipment, which is already discussed in the EU defense circles. & Nbsp;
separately recall whether the Russian Federation is preparing to end the war: ISW about Putin's plans at this stage.
