Russia compares Germany to a 'banana republic'

Following the political crisis that erupted in Germany after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova made a statement.

Criticizing the German government over its support for Ukraine and the restrictions imposed on Russian gas, Zakharova said, "The collapse of the German coalition government has revealed the main problem of the modern political system in Germany.

This is a classic 'banana republic'. By the way, this term first appeared in the US in 1904. It (the term Banana Republic) was used by Henry. No state in the world has ever dissolved its own government on the same day as the results of the US elections. Except for Germany," she said.

"THEY COULD NOT PROTECT RUSSIAN GAS"

Stating that the German administration has pursued a failed policy, Zakharova said, "Well, what did you expect? Berlin could not protect Russian gas, which is vital for its citizens and industrial sector, could not maintain the pace of economic growth, and obediently watched the migration of its factories and companies to the US. Just to please Washington," she expressed.

"GERMAN ECONOMY IS IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION"

A statement regarding the government crisis in Germany also came from the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the German economy is in a difficult situation, saying, "I do not think the collapse of the coalition is directly related to the abandonment of Russian energy resources. The German economy is, of course, in a very difficult situation. Leading German companies are losing their competitiveness," he said.