Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Russia does not want war with Germany, but cannot tolerate the execution of plans against its territory. He was referring to recordings of German officials discussing the delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine and their potential uses, as well as plans to destroy the Kerch Bridge linking Crimea and Russia.
"We do not desire war, we do not want to destroy anything, we do not want someone to plot to destroy anything on our territory, we will not sit idly by," Peskov said at the meeting. The statement was made at a knowledge-athon conference in the resort city of Sochi.
In addition, Russian *** spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press conference that German Ambassador Alexander Lambsdorf was summoned for the incident, and he neither denied nor doubted the authenticity of the recording.
Last week, conversations about Luftwaffe officers discussing the Taurus missile to Ukraine leaked. These discussions involved potential tactics, such as providing satellite intelligence through third parties to avoid direct German involvement.
Speaking about the refusal of the EU ambassador to meet with Russian Chief Sergei Lavrov, Zakharova questioned their purpose in Russia, noting that they are often present at opposition rallies while refusing to meet with the **, who is responsible for diplomatic relations.
"So, what exactly are they doing in our country? I think it will soon come to the conclusion that I have no doubt that they have completely discredited themselves, both inside and outside our country. ”
Allegedly, the ambassador of the EU countries rejected Lavrov's invitation to hold a traditional meeting with the chief of ***, which is aimed at resolving the current state of relations. Hotspot Engine Program