US EditionRussia’s Medvedev floats kidnapping scenario involving Germany’s Merz
- Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, suggested that abduction operations against Chancellor Friedrich Merz could occur, calling it an 'excellent twist in this carnival of events.'
- Germany condemned Medvedev's remarks, insisting that Chancellor Merz is 'well protected and secure' amidst Russian threats.
- Medvedev claimed that there are grounds for prosecuting Merz in Germany, implying that his abduction would be acceptable due to the suffering of citizens.
- Medvedev has become known for aggressive rhetoric against Ukraine and the West since his presidency from 2008 to 2012.
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Former Russian President Medvedev speculated about a possible kidnapping of the Chancellor – the German government responds with strong words.
Former Russian president now launches frontal attack on German Chancellor.
The Russian leadership is contemplating a kidnapping of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who rejects the threat harshly.
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Europe ReloadedMedvedev Makes Speculative Kidnapping Threats Against Merz and Zelensky
Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev has suggested that the kidnapping of German chancellor Friedrich Merz could be conceivable, drawing a direct comparison to what he described as U.S. practices abroad. Speaking to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Medvedev said such an act would be a realistic scenario and framed it as a response to recent international events. Medvedev, now vice chairman of Russia’s National Security Council, referred to …
Medvedev brings German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in connection with a hypothetical abduction by the USA.
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