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Merz warns Putin aims to undermine democracy in Europe

Original: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vlad

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying President Vladimir Putin is seeking not only to defeat Ukraine but also to undermine democracy across Europe. His remarks underscore growing concern among European leaders that the threat from Moscow extends well beyond the battlefield, touching political stability within the European Union itself.

Why now: Ongoing war in Ukraine and rising fears of Russian interference in European politics keep the chancellor's warning in the spotlight

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• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia, saying that President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe. https://www. bloomberg.com/news/articles/20… · hanse_mina · 11

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