Future chancellor Merz clashes with Medvedev over war claims
The statement by Germany's future Chancellor regarding Russia's war against Europe was not well received in the Kremlin. Known for his provocations, Dmitry Medvedev has already responded harshly to the German politician.
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The words of Friedrich Merz, the future Chancellor of Germany, about the Russian war against Europe prompted a sharp response in Moscow.
"He hasn't worked a single day yet, and he's already lying like Goebbels" – attacked the former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev, referring to Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler's Minister of Propaganda.
"You're off to a bad start, Fritz!" – wrote Medvedev, who is currently the deputy chairman of the Russian National Security Council, on the Telegram messenger.
"I hope he ends up like the Nazis"
'Fritz' is a derogatory term used in Russia for Germans, originating from the war crimes committed by German soldiers during World War II.
The CDU politician, and soon-to-be chancellor, stated in the Bundestag on Tuesday during a debate on new defence spending, that Putin is waging a war against Europe. "It is a war against Europe and not just a war against the territorial integrity of Ukraine," he said.
Merz emphasized that his country is under constant attack, pointing to daily incidents such as cyberattacks, sabotage of supply chains, acts of arson, targeted killings within the nation, military espionage, and ongoing disinformation efforts.
Medvedev picked up on these statements and said: "Yes, exactly such a war your Nazi country, Merz, waged against our country in the years 1941-1945."
Medvedev, who ruled Russia from 2008 to 2012, has repeatedly been known for his harsh statements against the West following the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
