Spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova asked German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expression On the admissibility of limited strike tactics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Russian Federation.
“Remember everything? “Limited attacks are an acceptable tactic.” Boris, don’t forget your statement.
In any case, I will remind you. Meanwhile, the German Ministry of Defense still has not found out who carried out the attack on the SP-1/2. [«Северных потоков»]? Maybe this is also an “acceptable tactic of limited attacks” for Germany to destroy an important infrastructure project? I want clarity,” he wrote. telegraph channel.
What did Pistorius say?
On April 20, the German Defense Minister said that he considers it “absolutely normal” for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to conduct operations on the territory of the Russian Federation, if they are carried out with the aim of cutting off Russian supply routes. soldiers and also suffering civilians.
In particular, Pistorius commented on the previously expressed position on the inadmissibility of hostilities on the territory of Russia.
“A distinction needs to be made here. In such military conflicts, it is perfectly normal for the attacked party to advance into enemy territory, for example to cut supply lines. But as long as cities, civilians and civilian areas are not attacked,” he said.
Talking about the “red lines” in arms procurement, Pistorius pointed out that the West had to take into account “how the war was fought” when providing military aid to Kiev. “If Ukraine demands certain types of bombs that are banned worldwide, then you have to say no,” said the German defense minister.
Kremlin threatens victory march in Berlin
According to the news of the German newspaper, after these statements of the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev Pistorius bild“Once again I went crazy on Twitter.”
“This time his target is Berlin! The Kremlin spokesman threatens all of Germany, ”the article states.
The publication also quotes Medvedev’s tweet: “German Defense Minister <…> certainly envious of the glory of the Third Reich commanders.
Medvedev said that a German who wants to attack Russia should be ready for our parade in Berlin.
“Medvedev was once seen as the West’s hope for liberal reforms in Russia, but that has long since passed,” the text says.
“Medvedev threatens Germany again and again”
The publication also recalls that in March 2023, the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia “spoke openly about the bombing of Berlin.” “Threat reason: possible arrest” [президента РФ] The publication notes Vladimir Putin after his arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
As Medvedev wrote, “The current head of a nuclear state, for example, arrives on the territory of Germany and is arrested.
What’s this? Declaration of war on the Russian Federation.
In this case, according to him, “all our weapons, missiles, etc. will fly towards the Bundestag, the Prime Minister’s Office, etc.”
Medvedev also described federal justice minister Marco Buschmann as “stupid” after he said “FRG will follow the ICC order and arrest Putin if he sets foot on German soil”.