Russia claims leaked audio proves Germany wants war
On Monday, Russian media published an audio recording of high-ranking German military officers discussing weapons which could be used by Ukrainian military in the war against Russia.
German officials immediately rejected any claims that the audio indicated Berlin was preparing for war against Moscow.
The leak follows comments from German federal defence minister Boris Pistorius of how his country must be war-ready, or kriegstüchtig. Two years ago this remark would have caused uproar in Germany – but not anymore.
Meanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron was criticised by European neighbours…
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