Putin's investment representative commented on the booing of Merz and Rutte at the NATO Peace Prize ceremony
Quick Look
- Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation, said on the social network X that the booing of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Westphalian Peace Prize ceremony in Münster reflects the low popularity of politicians.
- He called on Merz to resign, NATO to stop warmongering, to solve the problem of illegal migration by expelling violators and to resume Russian gas supplies to Europe.
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Why It Matters
The Westphalian Peace Prize ceremony took place in Münster, where German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expected a positive reaction, but were booed by the crowd. AfD Bundestag member Goetz Fremming commented on this event, noting the public’s negative reaction to politicians with low ratings.
The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, commented on the public reaction to the possible award of the NATO Peace Prize on the social network X and called on the alliance to stop inciting war.
The official responded to Bundestag member of the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party Götz Fremming, who drew attention to the fact that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte faced a negative reaction from the public and were booed by those gathered, despite their expectations of greetings in connection with the awarding of the alliance.
In his commentary, Dmitriev supported this assessment, characterizing the award ceremony as unsuccessful. He noted that politicians with low popularity were received negatively by the people. According to the Russian representative, the German Chancellor, whose rating is ten percent, should resign, and the North Atlantic Alliance is obliged to stop actions leading to incitement to war.
In addition, Dmitriev added that in order to stabilize the situation in the region, it is necessary to resolve the issue of illegal migration by expelling violators, as well as to resume the use of affordable Russian natural gas, which, in his opinion, can save the European economy.
Earlier, French politician, leader of the Patriots party, Florian Philippot, said that Merz and Rutte were humiliated by booing at the Westphalian Peace Prize ceremony in Münster.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The debate about NATO's role in conflict resolution and its impact on European security will intensify in political circles in Germany and other EU countries.
Likely · Within weeks
The issue of resuming Russian natural gas supplies to Europe may re-emerge in public debate, especially in the context of economic instability and criticism of current energy policies.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific NATO actions, according to Dmitriev, lead to incitement to war?
- How reliable is the claim that Chancellor Merz has a ten percent approval rating?
- What measures to expel violators of migration laws does Dmitriev propose?
- Is there any confirmation that the NATO Peace Prize was actually considered for award?
