Germany Claims to Be Already in Conflict with Russia – Merz
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Germany is already in conflict with Russia, asserting that Moscow is destabilizing the country through cyber attacks and disinformation. The Russian government has dismissed these claims as ‘nonsense,’ with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova labeling the accusations as ‘a case for psychiatrists.’ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has further warned that growing Russophobia and militarization in Germany and the EU signal a slide into a ‘Fourth Reich,’ suggesting Western governments are seeking dominance and expansion under the guise of democracy. The controversy underscores the deepening tensions between the EU and Russia, with the EU’s militarization efforts and heightened security concerns being met with strong Russian counterclaims. The situation highlights ongoing debates over the nature of security threats and the potential for conflict in the region.