The key facts

  • Rodion Miroshnik called Merz's position 'the farewell cry of a departing Merz'
  • According to the diplomat, 82% of Germany's population does not support the chancellor's activities
  • The statement was made in an interview with TASS and reflects the position of the Russian Foreign Ministry, not an independent assessment

Statement by the Russian diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for crimes of the Kyiv regime, told TASS that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in helping Ukraine, is thinking not about Ukraine or his own approval rating, but about personal gain in the form of 'kickbacks' from aid to the Kyiv regime. Gazeta.Ru reports this.

'A farewell cry' and a reference to polls

Miroshnik characterized the chancellor's statements as 'the farewell cry of a departing Merz' and noted that it looks strange when 'a chancellor who has become tiresome to his voters' makes no attempt to change the situation and serve Germany's interests. The diplomat also recalled that, according to recent polls, 82% of Germany's population does not support Merz's activities, including on the Ukrainian issue.

Context and limitations

Miroshnik's statement is the assessment of an official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, not an independent verification; the claim about 'kickbacks' and the figure of 82% are cited on the diplomat's word without reference to a specific poll. The outlet notes that the story is being updated, so further details and any possible reaction from the German side remain unknown.