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DISINFO: Germany threatens to 'strike first' against Russia
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: VK.com Resource (archived)*
  • Date of publication: June 16, 2018
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 113
  • Countries / regions discussed: Germany, Russia
Tags:
NATO Warmongering

DISINFO: Germany threatens to 'strike first' against Russia

SUMMARY

The latest news from the “Berliner Express”: “If there is no other way, you have to strike first,” said Federal Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen about a possible NATO war against Russia. “Therefore, the Bundeswehr must be brought up to speed as quickly as possible.”

RESPONSE

The story comes from Berliner Express, a site that clearly states it is satire. It is not the first time that Contra Magasin spreads disinformation.

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