Angela Merkel's Role in Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
New evidence has emerged regarding the Russian army's preparation for modern conflicts, highlighting Germany's role in training the Russian army.
The former German Chancellor Angela Merkel played a significant role in assisting the Russian army in mastering modern combat techniques before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014.
- The Rheinmetall defense concern developed simulators, software, and equipment for the Russian army.
- A contract worth approximately 1 billion euros was expected.
- A network of Russian training centers was planned, modeled after the German Altmark training ground.
The German experience was to be used in the service of Moscow, with the support of Merkel's government.
Author's summary: Merkel's government supported Russian army training.