{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6aa029c64f0fa94d53b3d377?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Germany ramps up deterrence against Russia as tensions escalate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1788881314272-956b4fb0-117b-4470-9bda-217060695d8f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport as tensions between the two countries escalate.</p><p><br></p><p>The EU has vowed to increase pressure on Russia with new sanctions.</p><p><br></p><p>Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no evidence and claims the Leipzig incident was linked to Germany's political situation.</p><p><br></p><p>As relations between the two countries nosedive, Germany is planning a $14 billion investment in a new generation of long-range missiles to deter future Russian threats.</p><p><br></p><p>Internal documents reveal the project is now viewed as a critical defence priority for both Germany and NATO.</p><p><br></p><p>As Germany strengthens Europe’s defences against Russia, could it trigger greater Russian aggression?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>Natia Seskuria</p><p>Head of the Russia, Eurasia and Black Sea Security Programme at RUSI</p><p><br></p><p>Edward Knudsen</p><p>Economic Security Analyst at RAND Europe</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick Bury</p><p>Former NATO Analyst</p><p><br></p><p>Paul King</p><p>Former Editor of Nato Review</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"TRT World"}