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Germany’s Foreign Minister Names Five European Countries Russia Could Target Next
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Russia's ambitions may extend beyond Ukraine to include countries like Georgia, Moldova, and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, based on historical claims by Vladimir Putin.
- Wadephul emphasized that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are NATO and EU members, meaning any attack on them would directly involve Germany as an allied partner.
- He highlighted ongoing Russian hybrid warfare tactics against Germany, including cyberattacks and drone incidents, citing the August 2026 drone attacks on the Leipzig/Halle airfield as a significant example.
- The 2026 drone attacks targeted German infrastructure and Ukrainian military assets, with investigations confirming Russian intelligence involvement, leading to strong condemnation from Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- While not labeling current hostile actions as full-scale war, Wadephul stressed that Germany is already facing continuous hybrid threats from Russia.
