Lavrov called Merz's statements evidence of the revival of militarism in Germany.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's statements about the army speak of a resurgence of militarism. This was stated on December 15 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview for the State Television and Radio Corporation of Iran, published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"This is a resurgence of militarism. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Germany has set a goal to become the "first and main military force" in Europe again," he said.

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