Jan 23, 2022 - World

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German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht is welcomed by vice-admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach

German defence minister Christine Lambrecht (left) welcomes Vice-Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach during a visit to the Naval Base Warnemuende in December. Photo: Bernd Wüstneck-Pool/AFP via Getty Images

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