Angela Merkel's Role in Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
New evidence has emerged regarding Germany's involvement in training the Russian army for modern conflicts, raising questions about the impact of Berlin's policies on Eastern European security prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel played a significant role in assisting the Russian army in mastering modern combat techniques before the 2014 invasion of Ukraine.
A German defense concern, Rheinmetall, was developing simulators, software, and equipment for the Russian army, with a potential contract worth approximately 1 billion euros.
German experience was utilized in the service of Moscow, with plans to create a network of Russian training centers modeled after the German Altmark training ground, where simulations of modern combat operations were practiced.
This information highlights the influence of Merkel's government on the security of Eastern Europe before the invasion.
Author's summary: Merkel's assistance to Russia's army raised security concerns.