Merz warns: Putin wages war against our freedom and democracy!

Merz warns: Putin wages war against our freedom and democracy!

Deutschland - The CDU boss Friedrich Merz has denounced the aggressive foreign policy in Russia in sharp words. In a recent explanation, he warns that Vladimir Putin wages a war against Europe that goes far beyond Ukraine. This applies not only to the territorial integrity of Ukraine, but also direct attacks on German data networks and infrastructure. Merz shows that Russia in Germany could be responsible for arson attacks and order murders. These worrying developments were dismissed by the former Kremlin boss Dmitri Medwedew as "lies", while he compared Merz to Nazi propaganda ministerial Minister Joseph Goebbels. The tone is also sharper in the Russian answer, as reported. reports. .

a war against freedom

in Merz 'perspective, the conflict is a comprehensive attack on democracy and freedom. He emphasizes that the war that Putin has unleashed cannot be regarded as an isolated conflict, but as a global challenge between dictatorship and democracy. Merz therefore calls for a drastic isolation of Russia through sanctions and diplomatic measures. The CDU boss makes it clear: "Diplomacy has failed. We have to defend our values and freedom." An end to all business with Russian banks and an interruption of the technology transfer to Russia is considered indispensable, which is in line with the recent political positions of the CDU, as the CDU

NATO is on the brink: Merz speaks of a strategic rethink to strengthen the military presence in eastern Europe. This includes a clear message to Russia that attacks on NATO countries will result in serious consequences. The Bundeswehr will play a crucial role in this, possibly also through repositioning in Eastern Europe. The previous trust in security seems broken and the western countries have to unite to react to the threat from the east.