German foreign minister says Russia has broader plans beyond Ukraine

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2026-10-06

Berlin (dpa) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that Russia has broader ambitions beyond its war against Ukraine. Before the war, Russia had maintained good relations with Ukraine, faced no threat and had favourable supply agreements with countries including Germany, Wadephul told broadcaster ntv. "And that is why we have to assume that Russia has broader plans," he said. Asked what he meant, Wadephul pointed to past remarks......

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