‘Unlocked’ the former Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev Against the leader of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) Friedrich Mertzwho stated that he is considering the surrender of German air -surface missiles in Ukraine to hit Russia
Friedrich Mertz, who will unexpectedly become the next German Chancellor, revealed in an interview on the first channel of German public television ARD that It is open to send taurus rockets in the futuresomething that enraged Medvedev.
The CDU leader argued that the delivery of the deadly missiles, which are comparable to Storm Shadow and Scalp already possessed by Ukraine and has used targets on Russian territory, “could be done in consultation with European partners».
He then stressed that these rockets could be used “To destroy the most important land connection between Russia and Crimea“, After “The majority of Russian military military supplies are in Crimea».
Mertz also stressed: “This would be an opportunity to finally bring this country to a strategic advantage. Russian President Vladimir Putin must at some point recognize the futility of this war. “
However, his comments caused the Angry reaction by Dmitry Medvedevwho did not “chew his words” and launched a harsh attack on Merz with offensive characterizations.
The Russian former president and prime minister told social media: “Candidate Chancellor Mertz haunted by the memory of his father, who served in Hitler’s Vermacht. Now, Mertz has proposed a blow to the Crimean Bridge. Think about it again, Nazi».
Chancellor candidate Fritz Merz is haunted by the memory of his father, who served in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Now Merz has suggested a strike on the Crimean Bridge. Think twice, Nazi!
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) April 14, 2025
For his part, the Kremlin accused Mertz that such a move “would only lead to the escalation of the conflict”.
Dmitry Peskov said other European countries followed a similar approach, “which caused the failure of peace negotiations and contributed to the prolongation of war.”
The Russian official also said Mr Mertz’s statements made it clear that As Chancellor he will take a ‘tougher attitude, which will inevitably lead to a further escalation of the situation around Ukraine».