Lavrov doubted Merz’s understanding of words about Germany’s military power
The Russian Foreign Minister commented on Friedrich Merz's statements about the status of Germany as the main military force in Europe.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov doubted whether German Chancellor Friedrich Merz understood his words about returning Germany to the status of the main military force in Europe, mentioning historical analogies.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke at the congress of the International Russophile Movement in Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed doubt that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is aware of his words about returning Germany to the status of the main military force in Europe. He stated this at the congress of the International Russophile Movement in Moscow, RIA Novosti reports.
“When Chancellor Merz says several times that Germany must once again become the main military force in Europe, a huge question arises in my mind. Does he himself understand what he is saying? And historical analogies immediately come to mind,” Lavrov said.
The minister also drew attention to the fact that, in addition to supporting the Kyiv regime, which he called openly Nazi, manifestations of Nazism are noticeable in Europe itself, including Germany. “This is, of course, a very serious call. I think we need to do everything to prevent the catastrophes of the past,” the Russian Foreign Minister emphasized.
Open Questions
- What will be Berlin's reaction to Lavrov's statement?
