Threat from the East

“Democracy must be able to defend itself”

Military commander Gernot Gasser includes threats that cannot be ruled out in his strategic planning.(Bild: Karl Grammer)

Burgenland's military commander Gernot Gasser takes aim at the security situation in Austria. Threats from the east cannot be ruled out from a military perspective. Russia is arming itself. "This should be a warning signal for Europe," analysts point out.

Three years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order for a war of aggression aimed at Ukraine. Europe has changed since then. In an interview with "Krone", military commander Gernot Gasser explains what threats must be expected and what impact the conflict could have on security in Austria.