Russian Ambassador to Germany Warns Against Military Escalation Amid Rising Tensions
Sergej Netschajew addresses defense spending in Europe and potential conflict in an interview with ARD journalist Anne Will.
In an interview conducted on March 21 and set to air as part of the documentary "Angst vor Krieg.
Die Deutschen in der Zeitenwende," Sergej Netschajew, Russia's Ambassador to Germany, expressed concerns over Europe's increasing defense expenditures, labeling them as a security risk for Russia.
Netschajew characterized Europe as 'a kind of warring party' due to what he described as the militarization of Western Europe reaching unprecedented levels.
Responding to a question about the perceived relationship between Germans and Russians, Netschajew stated, 'We consider ourselves not to be in a state of war.
Not yet.
I do not know if it will come.' This remark comes in light of growing apprehensions among many Germans that Russia may target additional nations following its actions in Ukraine.
Netschajew attributed this anxiety to what he called a 'militaristic psychosis' that he believes is increasingly evident in various European countries.
The forthcoming documentary from ARD, which features perspectives from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and several citizens, emerged from a survey that indicated 56% of participants fear the prospect of a large-scale war in Europe, primarily citing Russia's conduct as the catalyst for these fears.
In an effort to ensure a balanced perspective, ARD indicated that the interview with Netschajew would be accompanied by a thorough fact-check, acknowledging the historical context of Kremlin representatives using interviews to sway public opinion within Germany.
Die Deutschen in der Zeitenwende," Sergej Netschajew, Russia's Ambassador to Germany, expressed concerns over Europe's increasing defense expenditures, labeling them as a security risk for Russia.
Netschajew characterized Europe as 'a kind of warring party' due to what he described as the militarization of Western Europe reaching unprecedented levels.
Responding to a question about the perceived relationship between Germans and Russians, Netschajew stated, 'We consider ourselves not to be in a state of war.
Not yet.
I do not know if it will come.' This remark comes in light of growing apprehensions among many Germans that Russia may target additional nations following its actions in Ukraine.
Netschajew attributed this anxiety to what he called a 'militaristic psychosis' that he believes is increasingly evident in various European countries.
The forthcoming documentary from ARD, which features perspectives from German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and several citizens, emerged from a survey that indicated 56% of participants fear the prospect of a large-scale war in Europe, primarily citing Russia's conduct as the catalyst for these fears.
In an effort to ensure a balanced perspective, ARD indicated that the interview with Netschajew would be accompanied by a thorough fact-check, acknowledging the historical context of Kremlin representatives using interviews to sway public opinion within Germany.
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