Alleged spies: Germany rejects Russian Embassy’s response
Foreign
GERMAN Government has criticised statements made by Russian Embassy in Berlin following the arrest of two German-Russian dual citizens accused of plotting sabotage attacks.
A spokesman for the German Foreign Office said in Berlin on Friday that the Russian Embassy’s comments were false.
The spokesperson said that Germany also rejected, in the clearest possible terms, the threat from Russia that unfriendly actions toward Russia would have consequences.
The Russian Embassy in Berlin had dismissed the allegation and denounced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock for summoning the Russian ambassador.
The arrested suspects allegedly worked with Russian intelligence agencies to scout possible targets in Germany.
According to prosecutors, the targets were intended in particular to “undermine the military support provided by Germany to Ukraine against the Russian war of aggression.”
In a statement, the Russian Embassy claimed that the summoning of Ambassador Sergei Nechayev was a blatant provocation aimed at raising the level of hostility toward Russia.
“We have made it clear that any unfriendly actions toward Russia would not remain without consequences,” the embassy said.
The German Foreign Office spokesman said that the Russian ambassador had been told clearly that such activities should be avoided. (dpa/NAN)
F.A
April 19, 2024
Related Posts
EU top court to rule on Metadata protection case
THE European Union’s top court is expected to rule on Friday in a case brought against Facebook’s parent company Meta...
Read MoreGerman police brace for unrest on Oct. 7, Hamas attack anniversary
GERMANY’S police union (GdP) has raised concerns about potential unrest on Oct. 7, the anniversary of the Hamas attack on...
Read MoreOpinion: Bridging The Gap — How Experiential learning Is shaping peace leaders In Sudan, Ethiopia
HELD annually on 21 September, this year’s theme for the International Day of Peace, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, provides...
Read MoreMost Read
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep abreast of news and other developments from our website.