In a report broadcast by the TV channel Russia 24, Sergei Nechaev, the Russian Ambassador to Germany, asserted that anti-Russian sentiment and various forms of discrimination against Russians in Germany are diminishing, calling the situation largely unproductive when it surfaces. He described a trend toward fewer publicly voiced objections and framed this as a sign that efforts to address prejudice are bearing fruit.
Nechaev offered his perspective on why these incidents have declined. He linked the reduction not only to the effectiveness of Russian outreach and diplomacy but also to a shift among German political leaders. According to him, German policymakers have come to recognize the potential hazards of language- or nationality-based discrimination, noting that such prejudice harkens back to troubling chapters in history. He argued that responsible politicians in Germany have increasingly spoken out against these behaviors, labeling them unacceptable, and that this stance has contributed to a noticeable drop in such cases. Nevertheless, he stressed that the matter remains under observation and vigilance is still warranted to prevent any recurrence, given the sensitive historical context.
On economic rhetoric, Nechaev noted that ordinary Germans understand that the inflation and rising prices seen in Germany are not a consequence of actions by the Russian government. Instead, he attributed these economic pressures to the European Union’s sanctions policy, framing the situation as a broader outcome of external policy decisions rather than Russian policy. This framing aligns with a broader narrative that seeks to separate domestic economic challenges from Moscow’s official positions. In parallel, there is a mention of the political discourse surrounding leadership in Germany, including comments attributed to former Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The remark attributed to Scholz suggested that Putin feared the potential spread of democratic impulses into Russia, a framing that ties Russian domestic politics to international perceptions of democracy and reform. Nechaev presented these points as part of a broader attempt to contextualize Russia-Germany relations within contemporary geopolitical dynamics, while reaffirming that Moscow continues to monitor and respond to developments with a view toward stabilizing bilateral ties and reducing misperceptions on both sides.