LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
German military officials were recorded planing an attack against Crimea bridge.
German military officials reportedly planned to attack Russia's Crimea bridge, aiming for strategic and political impact, stressing non-direct involvement. "The target is not only of military-strategic importance, but also political good. We can't be seen as directly involved."
03 March 2024 · 05:22 UTC
The incident has sparked a severe backlash from Russia, drastically altering the tenor of German-Russian relations.
According to a statement reported by TASS, Russia has vehemently denounced the act as a "complete shame and loss of face for Germany," accusing it of adopting "deceitful, vile, aggressive, revanchist, and Russophobic" behaviors.
This marks a stark deviation from the collaborative relations established through friendship treaties in the 1990s and 2000s, drawing unavoidable comparisons to the tense diplomatic atmosphere of the 1930s. The leak of this phone conversation not only sheds light on the covert operation but also signifies a significant deterioration in the relationship between Germany and Russia.