05.01.2026 19:50
Dmitriy Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, argued that international law has completely collapsed following the U.S. operation to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, stating, "It would not be surprising if the next name is German Chancellor Friedrich Merz."
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitriy Medvedev, who described the U.S. military operation to take Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to New York as "illegal but consistent banditry," has now set his sights on Berlin. Medvedev stated that in a world where international law is violated, the abduction of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz would not be "surprising," adding, "It would be a perfect transformation in this series of carnivals."
ABSOLUTE RESOLVE OPERATION
Following the escalation of tensions with the U.S. operation "Absolute Resolve" that took Nicolas Maduro to New York, an interesting comment came from Russia. Dmitriy Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and Putin's right-hand man, claimed in a statement through official channels that Washington's moves have ended the interstate legitimacy.
"WESTERN LEADERS ARE ALSO AT RISK"
Medvedev noted that the U.S. military operation to detain an elected head of state sets a precedent. The Russian official claimed that Western leaders are also under similar risks in the current political climate, stating, "After what happened to Maduro, it would not be surprising for anyone if German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were abducted in a similar operation."
Speaking to the Russian state agency TASS, Medvedev referred to German Chancellor Merz as a "Neonazi," stating, "The scenario of his abduction could even be real. There are sufficient grounds to prosecute him in Germany. His own citizens are suffering because of him, so Merz's absence wouldn't even be considered a loss."
HARSH RESPONSE FROM BERLIN
Medvedev's remarks were met with significant backlash in Germany. German Government Spokesman Deputy Sebastian Hille firmly rejected Medvedev's comments regarding Merz's abduction, stating, "We condemn such threats in the strongest terms."
Hille also noted that they do not see such threats as a reason to increase security measures for Chancellor Merz, stating, "It has been proven that the current security measures provide protection appropriate to the specific situation and threat level faced by the Chancellor. He is being protected well and safely."