Kremlin Rejects Merz’s Claims About Russia, NATO

(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday dismissed remarks made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concerning Russia’s supposed preparations to launch an attack on NATO, describing them as "nonsense."

Peskov also reiterated that the Russian president has no intentions of restoring the Soviet Union.

"Regarding the preparation for attacking NATO -- this is complete nonsense. Once again, I urge everyone to refer to the primary source -- our President Vladimir Putin," Peskov stated during a press conference in Moscow.

Last week, after his trip to India, President Putin similarly denied any allegations of planning military actions against Europe.

Addressing another assertion from Merz, suggesting that Putin aims to revive the former Soviet Union, which dissolved in 1991, Peskov clarified that the president has no such plan.
"This does not correspond to reality.

Vladimir Putin does not want to restore the USSR because it is impossible. And he himself has repeatedly spoken about this," Peskov emphasized.

He further noted that such comments reflect Merz’s lack of respect toward the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

When asked about the possibility of a meeting between Putin and the Hungarian delegation visiting Moscow, led by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Peskov confirmed that no such engagement is scheduled.

"No, there are no such plans for these days. However, we are aware that Mr. Szijjarto has a very busy schedule, with many contacts of practical significance. We highly appreciate such interest shown by our Hungarian colleagues," the spokesman remarked in response to the query.

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