Merz in hot water after calling for Crimean Bridge strike
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev labeled the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as a "Nazi." This statement came after Merz suggested that Ukraine could strike the Crimean Bridge. This is yet another attack and show of frustration from the former President of Russia.
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Medvedev criticizes Merz over Crimean Bridge comments
"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!" wrote the Russian politician.
Previously, the leader of the German conservatives, Friedrich Merz, who—according to expectations—will assume the position of chancellor in May and lead the new German government, did not rule out providing Kyiv with Taurus cruise missiles, provided that this decision is agreed upon with partners from the European Union.
He noted that the Ukrainian armed forces are operating defensively, but in his opinion, they should have the capability to strike the supply lines of the Russian troops. Specifically, he mentioned the Crimean Bridge in this context.
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The CDU leader also announced his intention, as the new chancellor, to make his first visit to the United States, where he plans to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss, among other things, the situation in Ukraine. - I will try to visit Washington before the summer, he announced.
Although Merz has long advocated for providing Taurus missiles to Ukraine, during the election campaign before the Bundestag elections in February, he demonstrated more caution on this issue, as recalled by the station ZDF. It was also noted that the recently concluded CDU/CSU coalition agreement with the SPD did not include a mention of Taurus deliveries.
So far, the outgoing chancellor, Olaf Scholz from the SPD, has expressed a clear opposition to providing this weaponry to Ukraine.
Earlier, Merz sharply criticized Russia for the attack on Sumy, calling it a "serious war crime." The attack resulted in 34 deaths and 117 injuries.
