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Medvedev labels incoming German chancellor ‘Nazi’
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has harshly criticized Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, labeling him a “Nazi” after Merz suggested Ukraine could target key infrastructure linking Russia to Crimea. In a recent interview with Germany’s ARD broadcaster, Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader, stated that Berlin might consider supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, but only in coordination with other EU allies.
Merz hinted that Ukraine could use such missiles to strike at critical targets, including the “main land connection” between Russia and Crimea. While he didn’t specify whether he meant the Kerch Bridge or the land corridor established by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, many interpreted the comment as a reference to the Crimean Bridge — already a target in past Ukrainian attacks.
In response, Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Merz of following a Nazi legacy, citing Merz’s father’s Wehrmacht service and his grandfather’s Nazi Party membership. Medvedev warned him to “think twice.”
Russia’s ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, echoed the criticism, warning that German-provided Taurus missiles—especially if guided by German personnel—could escalate the conflict and force Moscow to respond. Despite the tensions, Germany remains Ukraine’s second-largest arms donor after the U.S., recently committing another $12 billion in aid.
Moscow has consistently condemned foreign arms support to Kiev, arguing that it prolongs the war and increases casualties without changing its eventual outcome.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has harshly criticized Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, labeling him a “Nazi” after Merz suggested Ukraine could target key infrastructure linking Russia to Crimea. In a recent interview with Germany’s ARD broadcaster, Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader, stated that Berlin might consider supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, but only in coordination with other EU allies.
Merz hinted that Ukraine could use such missiles to strike at critical targets, including the “main land connection” between Russia and Crimea. While he didn’t specify whether he meant the Kerch Bridge or the land corridor established by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, many interpreted the comment as a reference to the Crimean Bridge — already a target in past Ukrainian attacks.
In response, Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Merz of following a Nazi legacy, citing Merz’s father’s Wehrmacht service and his grandfather’s Nazi Party membership. Medvedev warned him to “think twice.”
Russia’s ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, echoed the criticism, warning that German-provided Taurus missiles—especially if guided by German personnel—could escalate the conflict and force Moscow to respond. Despite the tensions, Germany remains Ukraine’s second-largest arms donor after the U.S., recently committing another $12 billion in aid.
Moscow has consistently condemned foreign arms support to Kiev, arguing that it prolongs the war and increases casualties without changing its eventual outcome.
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