Bundeswehr Day in Stralsund: 18,000 expect peace and armed forces!

Bundeswehr Day in Stralsund: 18,000 expect peace and armed forces!

On June 28, 2025, the time has come again: In Stralsund the third day of the Bundeswehr is celebrated. This event, which was launched ten years ago, serves to bring the work of the Bundeswehr closer to the citizens. As the Ostsee-Zeitung are more discussed As 18,000 visitors on the port island, the navy, the army, the Air Force, the cyber information room and the support command are presented. It is an event that shows the citizens the different facets of the Bundeswehr and emphasizes their importance in today's world.

Not everything runs smoothly: Fake posters in Stralsund were discovered before the event. These contain provocative slogans and a modified logo of the Bundeswehr. Critics, including the left in Vorpommern-Rügen, have already planned a street festival on peace on June 28th. The survey on the event, which should measure the general pulse of the population, runs until July 4th.

geopolitical tensions and military threats

The geopolitical situation in Europe remains tense, and the representatives of the Bundeswehr also have this on the screen. Major General Christian Freding, head of the Ukraine special staff, warns of the continuous threat from Russia. The war in Ukraine has been on for over 1,000 days and has fundamentally shaken the security architecture in Europe. As t-online, while the fronts have largely been fixed. Freuding emphasizes that the numerical superiority of the Russian troops puts Ukraine under great pressure, which makes temporary withdrawals necessary.

The Bundeswehr and the BND also warn of a possible aggression in Russia against NATO territory. Inspector Carsten Breuer, concerned about the continuing military activities in Russia, has made it clear that a ceasefire in Ukraine will not lead to permanent peace in Europe. According to Tagesschau , Russia is not tired of preparing for a major conflict. The risk of a Russian attack on a NATO state remains, even if the immediate danger is currently assessed as low.

The volume and the extent of Russian armaments activities increase the nervousness in the Baltic states, where about three quarters of Russian troops are bound to Ukraine. However, if the Kremlin sees a strategic advantage, the situation could change quickly and a military conflict could also break up there.

at a time when crises and conflicts are the order of the day, the need for a strong and capable Bundeswehr remains evident. On the day of the Bundeswehr in Stralsund, the citizens will inform how important this role is in a time of war and peace.