PoliticsMerz Says Russia’s Push to Destabilize Europe Is Underestimated

Name: Merz Says Russia’s Push to Destabilize Europe Is Underestimated
Uploaded: 2026-10-19T17:45:33.000Z
Description: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency about the dangers posed by Russia. He said Vladimir Putin aims not only to defeat Ukraine but also to undermine European democracy and further integration, adding that Russia is seeking to destabilize the continent’s entire political order.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against complacency about the dangers posed by Russia. He said Vladimir Putin aims not only to defeat Ukraine but also to undermine European democracy and further integration, adding that Russia is seeking to destabilize the continent’s entire political order.

Bloomberg Television 2026-10-19 17:45