PoliticsMerz plans separate Russia sanctions ahead of elections to hurt rivals
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia early next week, potentially including diplomat expulsions, closing the Russian House in Berlin and additional strike weapons for Kyiv. Politico reported that Berlin would cite recent Leipzig drone incidents, while government sources said weakening the AfD ahead of regional elections was a key objective.
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TASS★★★★☆2026-08-29 15:42Original
Merz plans separate Russia sanctions ahead of elections to hurt rivals