Deputy Chairman of the Security Council and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, in an article published by the Russian propaganda station RT, threatened Germany with the “total destruction” of its “much-vaunted industry” if a direct confrontation occurred.
At the same time, he questioned the raison d'être of the Federal Republic of Germany and accused Berlin of militarism and desire for revenge for defeat in World War II.
Russia's clear signal to the German elites is: “if this happened worst case scenariothe probability of at least mutual destruction is high – but in reality it would mean the end of European civilization, while our own existence would continue.”
Medvedev argued that a referendum on unification had never been held – therefore, according to him, it was legally questionable. However, experts do not agree with this position. The referendum was not necessary under either international or constitutional law. In 1990, the GDR joined the Federal Republic of Germany after free elections to its last People's Chamber, in accordance with Art. 23 of the Constitution.
However, in his article, Medvedev also criticized German rearmament and return to voluntary military service. In his opinion, a militaristic Germany is of no use to the “shrunken and mentally weakened Europe”. For Moscow, such a Germany is downright “dangerous and unpredictable.”
“Hell Scenarios”
This time, Putin's supporter also directly attacked Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He accused the federal government of is leading the German economy to collapse. According to Medvedev, Merz apparently does not realize that armaments do not bring economic growth. However, he did not mention that in Russia 40 percent budget revenues are currently allocated to the military and security.
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Moreover, Medvedev accused Berlin of seeking possession nuclear weaponseven though Merz has repeatedly ruled it out. However, as a Russian propagandist stated, for the Kremlin the mere threat that Germany might acquire nuclear weapons is a reason to go to war. The current political course “could lead to almost hellish scenarios.”
During his term in office from 2008 to 2012, Medvedev was seen in the Kremlin as a hope for Russia's liberalization. However, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, it has been presenting take a hard stance. He has repeatedly threatened nuclear attacks on Western capitals such as Berlin, London and Paris.
The latest article was published two days before Saturday's celebration of Victory Day over Nazi Germany in 1945.
A symbolic moment
According to the RIA Novosti agency, citing the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, during this year's celebrations, access to mobile Internet, SMS services and even approved platforms will be temporarily limited in Moscow as part of security measures. The announcement came amid growing concerns in the capital about possible Ukrainian attacks during the annual military parade.
Earlier this week, the Defense Ministry said that Vladimir Putin had ordered unilateral ceasefire on May 8–9to coincide with the Victory Day celebrations. He noted that any violations could result in attacks on Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier warned that Ukrainian drones could “join” the parade in Moscow.
Authorities in several Russian regions canceled military parades on Victory Day, citing security concerns. According to BBC Russia, regional officials said the decisions were made based on what they described as a “difficult operational situation.”
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