Tension between Germany and Russia over 'abduction' remarks
The German government has reacted sharply to statements by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, suggesting that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could be abducted, similar to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The government stated, "We condemn such threats in the strongest possible terms. We see no reason to increase security measures for Chancellor Merz."
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The tension between Germany and Russia has escalated after Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev suggested that other heads of state and government could be abducted, like Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could be among them.escalated with his statement.
German Deputy Government Spokesperson Sebastian Hille firmly rejected Medvedev's comments regarding the abduction of Merz, stating, "We condemn such threats in the strongest we condemn in the strongest terms," he said.
Hille noted that for Chancellor Merz,there is noreason toincrease security measures,adding thatthey do not see such threats as a reason to do so, and stated, "The current security measures are sufficient to protect the Chancellor againstthe risks he faces." has been proven to provide protection appropriate to thespecific situation and threat level. He is well andis being protected in a secure manner," the statement said.
"The abduction of theNeo-NaziMerz could be a perfect surprise in thisepic carnival"
Russia'sformer President Medvedev suggested that, similar to US actions in Venezuela, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other heads of state or government leaderscould alsobeabducted. could foreseehe had stated. In a statement to the Russian press, Medvedevused the following words: "The abduction of the neo-Nazi Merz could be anexcellent surprise in this epic carnival," hesaid.