Berlin has rejected Russian claims that Germany is developing nuclear weapons
The German government has rejected claims by the Russian Federation—an aggressor state—that Berlin is allegedly working to develop nuclear weapons. According to “European Truth,” citing BR24, a German government spokesperson called these accusations false and part of Russian propaganda.
On July 20, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that, according to its sources, “NATO military experts” believe Germany is capable of independently obtaining the necessary fissile material within one to three months, and to build a functional nuclear explosive device within a year.
“The federal government regards this report as part of the usual Russian propaganda. These accusations are simply untrue,” said a German government spokesperson. He added that Russia “is capitalizing on nuclear fears, which it itself has repeatedly fueled with its irresponsible statements.”
According to the spokesperson, Moscow is attempting to drive a wedge between NATO and the EU, as well as to discredit Germany as Ukraine’s strongest ally. He also suggested that Russia may be seeking to influence public sentiment ahead of state parliament elections in eastern Germany.
Meanwhile, the German armed forces will participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time this year. On July 16, Germany and France conducted joint air force exercises, effectively implementing the agreement on cooperation in the field of nuclear deterrence reached in March.
