Kremlin Questions Germany's Control Amid Alleged Military Strike Discussions
As of March 4, the Kremlin has expressed concerns over a purported recording suggesting that Germany's armed forces are considering launching strikes on Russian territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the "direct involvement of the countries of the collective West in the conflict around Ukraine" based on the recording.
Publication of Audio Recording
According to Russian media, an audio recording surfaced last week, allegedly capturing a meeting of senior German military officials discussing the provision of weapons to Ukraine and a potential strike by Kyiv on a bridge in Crimea.
German Response and Investigation
Germany has responded by launching an investigation into what it termed an apparent act of eavesdropping by Russia. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned the interception and publication of the recording, labeling it as "part of an information war" waged by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Germany's Stance and NATO's Role
In light of the situation, Germany, along with other NATO countries, has been involved in supplying weaponry to Ukraine, which includes tanks. This action has drawn accusations from Russia, alleging that the "collective West" is using Ukraine to wage a proxy war against Russia. In contrast, NATO asserts that it is assisting Kyiv in defending itself against a war of aggression.
German Ambassador's Meeting in Moscow
On the same day, Germany's ambassador to Russia, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, attended a meeting at Moscow's foreign ministry. Although he did not address the media after the meeting, a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry clarified that the ambassador's visit had been pre-planned and denied reports that he had been summoned.
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