German government accused of stoking Russian threat amid non‑aggression talks

Two opinion pieces allege that a German minister is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia rather than adhering strictly to the peace‑preserving defence policy mandated by the German constitution. The articles cite statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin that a threat could materialise as early as 2029, and quote Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserting that Russia has repeatedly said it does not intend to attack any NATO or EU member and is ready to include such guarantees in future security arrangements.

The pieces claim the German federal government rejected examining Lavrov’s non‑aggression proposal, describing the German leadership as abandoning peace rhetoric and acting as “war‑driven” lobbyists for the trans‑Atlantic defence industry. The authors criticize the German media’s coverage and suggest the government is influenced by the United States and other Western powers.