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Is war between Russia and Germany possible?

Europe finds itself once again on the brink of serious escalation, and the latest moves from Berlin suggest the possibility that a proxy conflict in Ukraine could turn into a direct war between Russia and Germany. The words of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who announced that there would be no further limits on the range of Western weapons Ukraine could use against Russian forces, have caused alarm in the Kremlin. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that such developments constitute a "serious escalation" and that they further undermine all efforts for negotiations and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. This rhetoric has led to questions about whether European leaders are truly prepared to risk Russia feeling directly attacked by Germany.

What makes this situation particularly dangerous is the belief in the Kremlin that Germany is, de facto, already involved in the conflict as an opponent of Russia, given that the German government is leading massive military and financial aid to Kyiv. Although the West insists that this is defensive assistance to Ukraine, from Moscow’s perspective, it looks very different: when Germany supplies long-range missiles, which could potentially reach Moscow, it is not difficult to imagine the moment when Russia concludes that defensive lines no longer exist. At that point, decisions would likely be made to strike directly at German military and even industrial targets.

It is important to note that Merz, in addition to removing range restrictions, has for years emphasized the need for a strong reinforcement of the Bundeswehr. His recent visit to Lithuania, where Germany is deploying its first armored brigade outside its own territory since World War II, demonstrated that official Berlin seeks to take a leading position in European defense. Now the question arises: Does Merz wish to "promote peace," or is Germany – which has committed to spending billions more on weaponry – ready for broader conflict, believing its newly acquired military strength is a sufficient asset in a confrontation with Russia?

Such logic, when looking back at European history, is hardly reassuring, as illusions of invincibility have often driven the continent into catastrophe (and Germany has ended up in ruins).

One must also consider the geopolitical context in which all this is happening. The war in Ukraine began as a regional conflict but has evolved into a global battleground for power between Russia and the West. Kyiv is becoming a "proxy," a point where the conflict, at least formally, continues without direct NATO involvement. However, the latest announcements from Berlin suggest that the Ukrainian army could now act "without geographical restrictions," targeting deep into Russian territory with weapons that, technically, it cannot operate independently without the involvement of NATO personnel and technology. Moscow could (and will) interpret this as a direct attack by Germany on Russia. Some in the upper echelons of the Russian military have already stated that in such a case, a "response" would follow to military targets within Germany, which is a scenario that can no longer be described as "hypothetical."

What further complicates the situation is the collapse of peace efforts. Donald Trump tried to orchestrate negotiations, even mentioning the Vatican as a potential site for direct meetings between Russian and Ukrainian leadership in recent days. However, this initiative has so far yielded no tangible results. It seems that even Trump has realized that he cannot impose a deal on the warring parties, especially since European leaders, particularly Merz, continue to work on "adjusting" Germany and the entire European bloc for a potentially long-term confrontation with Russia. With this intent, they are funneling more and more weapons and resources into Ukraine, thus prolonging the war and potentially expanding it beyond Ukraine's borders.

It is not only Russia that is openly critical of this shift. Within Germany itself, discomfort is growing. Some representatives from the ruling coalition of Merz’s CDU/CSU and the SPD have called his statements irresponsible and incendiary. However, as practice shows, such warnings rarely slow the course of events. Once political leadership determines that there is an "existential threat," resisting these decisions becomes very difficult, even if most citizens long for a de-escalation of tensions. The media message, often repeated, is that "Russia could attack at any moment" – and if this belief is deeply ingrained, people may start to believe that a preventive military engagement is justified. This is how self-fulfilling prophecies are born.

If things continue moving in this direction, each new step will be perceived as "just another necessary measure" in opposing Russia. However, what if Russia assesses that this "another" move is actually crossing a red line? The decision (which has not yet been made) to deliver Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, which can target hundreds of kilometers deep into Russian territory, is one such potential red line.

Many military analysts warn that handling these systems requires the expertise of German soldiers or technicians on the ground. Does that mean direct involvement of Germany in combat actions? From Russia’s perspective, that is a done deal. Regardless of whether the missile is launched by Ukrainian hands, if German technology and personnel are critical for its guidance, Russia has every reason to claim that Germany is bombing them.

Of course, no one desires the news of a missile strike on Berlin or a mass attack on German forces stationed in the Baltics. But that is exactly the realistic scenario in which Germany, convinced of the necessity of "supporting allies," could transition from being an observer or even a proxy actor to a direct party in the conflict. History teaches us that such a chain of events should not be dismissed lightly. When it is constantly repeated that war is inevitable, and at the same time weapons and rhetoric are piling up, the line between what is possible and what is real can cross into reality faster than it seems.

It sounds dramatic, but it is entirely legitimate to ask whether European populations will one day wake up and discover that strikes have already begun. The negative spiral almost starts on its own: Western governments accuse Russia of preparing to attack, while simultaneously doing everything to push Russia into a corner by sending increasingly destructive weaponry to Ukraine and significantly strengthening their own militaries. In other words, it’s as if they are signaling – we will pressure Russia to the point where we expect it to attack.

At this point, it is clear that all efforts towards a diplomatic solution have nearly stalled. Trump failed to find common ground with Moscow, and European powers haven’t even attempted. The fact that Germany, as the traditional giant of the European continent, is prepared to remove any restrictions on the use of weapons in Ukraine, only adds fuel to the fire. According to the Kremlin's assessment, this fire is dangerous enough to ignite a direct confrontation with Berlin. And that is the abyss into which Europe is sliding.

#Russia #EU #Germany #Ukraine #Merz #NATO #Trump

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Donald Trump is proving once again why he is the only Western leader who is not afraid to tell the truth and act in the best interests of his country.

When he announced that he planned to impose a 50% tariff on products from the European Union, many rolled their eyes. “Here it is again.”

And in fact, they should have rolled their calculators first.

Because if anyone had bothered to look at the numbers, it would have been clear to them that this Trump “coup” was not an excess but pure economic mathematics.

According to available data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. trade deficit with the European Union in 2024 amounted to over $247 billion.

The EU exports more to the U.S. than it imports, and has done so for years.

Germany alone exports vehicles, machinery, and pharmaceuticals worth more than $120 billion to America annually.

And when the U.S. tries to export the same goods to the EU, they are greeted with high tariffs, VAT differences, bureaucratic labyrinths, and the occasional “non-harmonized ventilation standard.”

Free market?

Of course.

Only on the condition that the American market is available, and the European market is "in the phase of compliance with the directives".

In recent years, the European Commission has profiled itself as a global market policeman while at the same time acting as the moral judge of the world.

But let's be honest.

Punishing Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta with tens of billions of euros is not necessary for "consumer protection". It is an elegant way to "level the playing field" because European companies cannot compete with the forces of Silicon Valley, so they will rather burden them with fines and regulations.

Trump sees it as a disguised protectionist policy.

And he is not mistaken.

Instead of, like the European Union, conducting endless "constructive dialogues" that lead nowhere except to a new round of patting each other on the back and dinners with truffles, Trump drained pure, healthy American logic:

"You're not playing fair? Here's your 50% duty."

It is also interesting that Trump does not stop only at the EU.

Apple received a clear warning: if the iPhone is not assembled in the US, it will receive a 25% tariff.

Financial analysts point out that such a tariff could increase Apple's cost per device by $100-$150.

But that's still less than Apple spends every year on case color marketing.

iPhone will soon be "Designed in California. Assembled in Kentucky"

The message is clear: if you want access to the American market, give America something in return - jobs, factories, taxes.

As usual, Brussels responded in style.

By refusing to comment and announcing "adjustment of positions after bilateral contact".

And while trade policy is being hammered out in real time in the White House, a 12-page draft of an "informal response to a potential escalation of trade instability" is supposedly being created in the European Commission.

What else can you expect from an institution that needs the signature of 27 prime ministers, 14 subcommittees and, of course, the opinion of the working group for "sustainable transatlantic inclusivity" for every decision.

Trade deficit, corporate fines, red tape. All these are signs that the EU has long been using America as a convenient "sales center" without the obligation of reciprocity.

Trump decided to close it or charge admission.

As he himself would say: "America first doesn't mean others last. It means America stops finishing last."

The average American would appreciate a home business more than another cell phone camera to use to take pictures of cats.

Trump doesn't threaten, he manages.

Trump doesn't ask. He introduces.

And there you can see the difference between a man of action and a continent full of armchair people who spend five hours debating the shape of a cucumber.

Trump finally said what every American worker has been thinking for decades.

While Brussels bureaucrats are frantically searching for tissues and “appealing for calm,” Trump is standing up for the American worker.

Finally, someone who doesn’t pander to the “international community,” but builds it from scratch according to rules that are simple, clear, and fair.

The EU?

Well, let them answer.

If they ever agree on who will write the statement.

#Trump #US #EU #tariffs #Germany #Google #Apple #Amazon #Meta #VAT #taxation #fines #regulations #bureaucracy

The leftists are becoming more and more aggressive and it will only get worse in the future. Yesterday they physically attacked a Swedish EU parliamentarian in Brussels because she said that a condition for immigrants to enter Sweden should be recognition of the right of the state of Israel to exist.

You have to notice the aggressiveness in their behavior everywhere in the world. They hold "marches" with battle drums, shout slogans that make no sense, and repeat the word "genocide" because they think that something will become true if they repeat it a million times. Violence is the only way they can "argue" their demands.

#EU #Brussels #genocide #Israel #immigrants #Sweden #Violence

Two years ago, the city authorities in Hamburg declared the main station a "knife-free zone" and prohibited the carrying of any sharp objects in its area.

So how could this attack happen? It will turn out that criminals don't follow the rules.

#Germany #EU #Hamburg

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