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Key Points

Russia announced plans to exit a 1996 military-technical agreement with Germany, calling it irrelevant amid current hostilities. The Foreign Ministry accused Berlin of anti-Russian propaganda and militaristic policies threatening Russian security. Moscow also warned of retaliatory expulsions of German journalists following alleged persecution of Russian media in Berlin. The escalation comes as both nations trade accusations at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Key Points: Russia Moves to End 1996 Military Pact With Germany Over Hostility

  • Russia blames Germany's "militaristic aspirations" for scrapping the pact
  • Moscow accuses Berlin of anti-Russian propaganda
  • Retaliatory measures planned against German journalists
  • Tensions escalate amid SPIEF-2025 diplomatic clashes
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Russia working on ending military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany

Russia cites Germany's "hostile policy" as it begins withdrawing from a key 1996 military cooperation agreement while threatening journalist expulsions.

"The agreement has lost its meaning and is inconsistent with current Russian-German relations – Russian Foreign Ministry"

Moscow, June 19

Russia on Thursday stated that it intends to withdraw from the military-technical cooperation agreement signed with Germany in 1996 as it has "lost its meaning" in the current situation.

"The formally valid agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on military-technical cooperation of June 14, 1996, in the current conditions has lost its meaning and practical significance, and is absolutely inconsistent with the current state of Russian-German interstate relations, which have developed due to the openly hostile policy of the FRG authorities and the increasingly aggressive militaristic aspirations of the German government," read a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"Taking this into account, the Russian side intends to withdraw from this Agreement. The corresponding internal state procedures are being carried out," it added.

Moscow accused the German leadership of "deliberately ideologically processing" the population of Germany in an anti-Russian vein, openly provoking an escalation of the military-political situation.

"The government of the FRG is bursting with exorbitant foreign policy ambitions that directly affect vital Russian interests in the field of security. The results of Germany's military adventures are well known," the statement mentioned.

Meanwhile, Russia is also in the process of taking retaliatory measures after "persecution" of Russian journalists in Berlin.

"Candidates are currently being selected among German journalists who work in Moscow in order to take appropriate countermeasures against them," RIA Novosti quoted the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025).

Zakharova's comment came in response to reports of German police targetting a Russian journalist and his family in Berlin.

The Russian Foreign Ministry had earlier alleged that Germany is using various methods to oust Russia's media presence from its information space.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This shows how geopolitics is changing rapidly. As an Indian, I'm concerned about how this will affect global arms supply chains. We've seen how Russia-Ukraine war impacted our defense imports. Hope our government has contingency plans in place. 🛡️
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Priya M.
Germany should have maintained better relations with Russia. Now Europe's security architecture is collapsing. India must stay neutral and focus on strengthening ties with all nations - this is our foreign policy strength.
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Arjun S.
Interesting development! Russia has been a reliable defense partner for India for decades. If they're cutting ties with Germany, maybe we can get better deals on military equipment? Our armed forces still depend heavily on Russian hardware after all.
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Sanjana R.
The journalist tit-for-tat is worrying. Press freedom should be above geopolitics. India has maintained good relations with both Russia and Europe - we should use our position to advocate for media rights in such situations.
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Vikram J.
Germany's militarization is indeed concerning given their history. But Russia's statement sounds too aggressive. As a peace-loving nation, India should promote dialogue between these powers. The world doesn't need another cold war!
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Neha P.
This is why Atmanirbhar Bharat in defense is so crucial! We can't keep depending on foreign powers for our security needs. Hope DRDO and private sector are watching these developments closely. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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