On January 5, German authorities strongly condemned remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of the Russian Security Council, who in an interview with TASS discussed the possible abduction of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
“We condemn such threats in the strongest terms,” stated Sebastian Hille, deputy spokesman for the German government.
During the interview, Medvedev referenced the aftermath of U.S. military operations in Venezuela and claimed that “Merz’s abduction could be an excellent plot twist.”
Hille added that there is no need for enhanced security measures for Chancellor Merz, noting he is “reliably protected” and his guards are “among the best in the world.”
Separately, on January 4, Medvedev asserted in another interview that the United Nations lacks capacity to influence events such as U.S. strikes on Venezuela. He stated that UN resolutions have never compelled parties to cease hostilities or halt what he described as genocide. Medvedev also noted that the founding documents of the UN remain largely “well-intentioned” but emphasized the necessity for effective international legal mechanisms to protect billions.
