Moscow has accused Berlin of pursuing “re-nazification” and gearing up for war against Russia through its militarization drive

German officials remain divided over proposals to introduce a lottery-based conscription system, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government pushes to expand the country’s military, Der Spiegel has reported. The debate comes as Moscow has accused Berlin of turning into a “Fourth Reich.”

According to the outlet, the disagreement centers on how to bolster the Bundeswehr’s ranks. Berlin seeks to raise its total military force to 460,000 troops – 260,000 active soldiers and 200,000 reservists. The current number stands at…

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