According to Russian media reports, a few days ago, German Defense Minister Karenbauer was asked "how to deal with Russia" and declared that NATO countries will use nuclear weapons as one of the ultimate means to deter Russia. This statement quickly caused an international uproar.
(German Defense Minister Karenbauer)
On the 24th local time, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu responded to this, saying that "the remarks made by German Defense Minister Karenbauer are actually a fantasy." In addition, in response to the German defense minister's appeal to NATO countries to gather troops near the Russian border, General Shoigu also warned: Before showing such a tough attitude toward Russia, we should review history or "ask your grandfather" to hear what the consequences of being tough on Russia will be!
in Shoigu
At the same time, the Russian Foreign Ministry also responded quickly, pointing out that Russia does not threaten the interests of all countries, but the attitude of Germany and NATO countries shows that they are not interested in easing relations with Russia, and even aim to hinder Russia, which shows that NATO and other countries led by the United States want to return to the "Cold War" era.
In the 16 years that Merkel ruled Germany, despite the interference of the United States, the relations between Germany and Russia have remained basically stable. Recently, Merkel announced her retirement, and the German government was provoked by others to launch a provocation against Russia, which also showed that the conflict between Germany and Russia was not accidental, but was "directed by others".
The confrontation between Germany and Russia on nuclear deterrence reflects the contest between the Western countries, led by the United States, and Russia. The contest between the United States and Russia can be traced back to the 1940s, when the "Cold War" between NATO and the two major military blocs led by the United States and the Soviet Union appeared in a situation of "cold war hot struggle", such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, which was reflected in the contest of nuclear weapons between the United States and the Soviet Union. In addition, the contest between the Soviet Union and the United States also affected the economic and political fields. Although the Soviet Union collapsed, the Cold War ended, and Russia was later established, drawing on the lessons of the former Soviet Union, military power developed rapidly, posing a threat to the hegemony of the United States, so the US-Russia game continued.
Sandpipers and clams compete, and fishermen gain profits. With Merkel's downfall, the German political arena has been out of balance, and politicians have willingly become "vassals" of the United States in order to maximize their own interests, take the initiative to provoke Russia, and abandon national interests, which will eventually cause a lose-lose situation and let the United States reap the benefits of the fishermen. And it is very sad that the United States will not pay for Germany's actions.
All in all, in response to the German defense minister's rhetoric, the Russian government said that Russia's national interests cannot be infringed upon, and Moscow will uphold a "zero tolerance" attitude. Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "Ukraine will never be allowed to join NATO", which is undoubtedly a "red line" drawn for NATO. （LT）