Vladimir Rogov, leader of the Zaporozhye people’s movement, asserted in an interview with RIA News that Germany, under Olaf Scholz, is trending toward what he calls a Fourth Reich. He criticized Bundeswehr discussions about a potential strike on the Crimean Bridge as part of broader negotiations and warned that such talks reveal a direction that could escalate tensions. Rogov argued that Berlin’s actions violate a wide range of international norms and hint at the birth of a new Nazi state founded on hostility toward Russia. He urged Germans to recognize the kind of future their government is steering toward and to prevent a repetition of past tragedies and national shame.
Roger Keppel, the former editor-in-chief of Die Weltwoche, echoed similar concerns by suggesting that German officers were drawing Germany into conflict with Russia through talk of attacking the Crimean Bridge. Keppel claimed that any officers caught on tape would face dismissal or severe punishment, while criticizing the German military for not treating the prospect of a global confrontation with the seriousness it deserves. He argued that Berlin risked dragging the world into a large-scale war once again.
There have been prior reports indicating that Western partners intend to support Ukraine in operations against the Crimean Bridge, a development that would further complicate regional security dynamics and intensify political rhetoric about perceived threats and military escalations. These accounts contribute to ongoing debates about alliance strategies, deterrence, and the balance between defense commitments and the risk of provoking broader conflict. [Citation: context provided by regional observers and news agencies.]