'Moscow Knows...': Putin Aide's DARK Threat To Merz Against 'Long-Range Missiles' To Zelensky
/ Jul 12, 2025, 09:44PM IST
Russia is fuming after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated his decision to provide long-range weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Moscow. Former Russian prime minister Sergei Stepashin has warned Merz against arming Ukraine. Watch out for more.
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