Strong German reaction to Russia

“We see Russia’s statement as another attempt at nuclear intimidation, and we find this rhetoric irresponsible and reject it outright,” Foreign Ministry deputy spokeswoman Andrea Sasse told reporters in Berlin.

Sasse pledged to continue his country’s strong support for Ukraine.

Sasse also reported in the German press that 30 Russian diplomats working in Germany would be deported shortly: “Such a measure is not currently foreseen.” The denied.

“WE WATCH ISRAEL WITH CONCERN”

Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit expressed concern about the growing debate over judicial reform in Israel, saying that the impressive calls by Israeli President Isaac Herzog must be taken very seriously.

Hebestreit, “As close friends of Israel, we naturally do not interfere in the internal affairs of a state, and we naturally look with concern at what has happened in Israel in recent days and especially in recent hours.” (AA)