Germany's Merz Warns Europe Underestimates Russian Threat

Description: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe. #germany #russia #europe #putin #ukraine #politics #world #news

“My biggest concern is the underestimated Russian impact on our societies,” Merz said in a Monday interview with Bloomberg. “Russia is on the way to destabilize the entire political order of our European continent.”

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/merz-warns-europe-that-it-s-underestimating-the-russian-threat

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