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Merz Warns Europe That It’s Underestimating the Russian Threat

Bloomberg Technology Monday 19 October 2026, 18:51 UTC 1 min read
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe has 'underestimated' the Russia's impact on the continent, saying 'Russia is on the way to destabilize the entire political order' of the region. Merz told Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua that many in Germany are not taking the threat seriously enough, warning that the Russia has larger aims than the current conflict. Merz said 'this is not only territorial gain in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe has 'underestimated' the Russia's impact on the continent, saying 'Russia is on the way to destabilize the entire political order' of the region. Merz told Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua that many in Germany are not taking the threat seriously enough, warning that the Russia has larger aims than the current conflict. Merz said 'this is not only territorial gain in Ukraine. They fear democracy. They fear open societies. They fear the success of European integration.' (Source: Bloomberg)
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