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German Major General Hartmut Renk Removed from NATO Ukraine Command in Wiesbaden Over Sexist Remark, Faces Early Retirement

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Updated May 8, 2025, 10:12 AM

German Major General Hartmut Renk has been dismissed from his NATO command position related to the Ukraine mission following a sexist remark made during a NATO team meeting. Renk reportedly said, "If rape is inevitable, relax and enjoy it," a statement that caused international outrage and led to disciplinary action. The incident was reportedly triggered by a British officer's protest, resulting in Renk's removal from the Ukraine command in Wiesbaden and his early retirement instead of a planned promotion. The German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius took decisive action in response to the comment, which tarnished Renk's 43-year military career that included service in Afghanistan and Kosovo. Both NATO and the German Ministry of Defense have refrained from official comments on the matter.

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Germany sacks top NATO general 'for making rape joke in front of female British army officer' https://t.co/XaSk5BjXlJ

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Germany: NATO Commander Expelled After Sexist Schism https://t.co/5tcMW1cy8t

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“If rape is inevitable, relax and enjoy it.” — The saying sparked international outrage. Major General Hartmut Renk loses his #NATO post after making a sexist remark and is retired early. https://t.co/CnBzSns1D4

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German Major General Hartmut Renk Removed from NATO Ukraine Command in Wiesbaden Over Sexist Remark, Faces Early Retirement

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General Hartmut Renk Removed from NATO-Ukraine Command After Sexist Remark Amid Military Dismissals in U.S. and Germany

German Major General Hartmut Renk Removed from NATO Ukraine Command in Wiesbaden Over Sexist Remark, Faces Early Retirement

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