Merz: Europe still misreads Putin's broader strategy to weaken democracies
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly attributed a failed drone attack to Russia and warned that Moscow aims to destabilize Europe's political order. This marks a notable escalation in German rhetoric, explicitly naming Russia as the perpetrator. The claim is based on official statements, but details of the attack remain unverified.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has explicitly accused Russia of a drone attack and warned that Moscow is actively seeking to destabilize Europe's political order. This marks a significant escalation in rhetoric from a key Western leader, aligning with existing NATO assessments but now including a direct attribution of an attack. The full details of the alleged drone attack remain unverified, but the public accusation signals a hardening of Germany's stance.
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