DISINFO: Germany is the vassal of Washington

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DISINFO: Germany is the vassal of Washington

SUMMARY

Germany [….] is at the moment a frankly pitiful sight […]. No doubt, part of the answer is to be found in Germany's essentially occupied status. Washington managed to nurture and keep under control a part of the German ruling elites, who act as the conductors of their will - these are some political parties, key media, and part of the business. In addition, it seems that the Americans managed, if not to break, then to significantly suppress the German spirit. Hence, the extreme caution of Berlin in actions with a constant eye on the overseas overlord.

[….] at a critical moment in world history, Germany geopolitically turned into a doormat on which all and sundry wipe their feet, and economically it is doomed to slaughter in the name of American interests. After all, the "fattest bull" among the vassals of Washington. Berlin simply no longer has the resources - Russian resources - to resist this scenario.

RESPONSE

A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the alleged lost sovereignty of the EU and its member states (more examples). Pro-Kremlin outlets often portray European states as vassals, puppet states or colonies of the US and NATO.

A recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation claim about German-American relations. Germany is not dependent on the United States of America in terms of foreign policymaking. Germany and the US have close partner relations of two sovereign and independent countries.

The German decision regarding the delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine is not connected to the alleged American “colonisation” of Europe. Germany had a political discussion on supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The German authorities announced that they would not block the supply of these tanks to Ukraine by other NATO countries (such as Poland). Furthermore, on January 25th Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor announced plans to send 14 of his country’s stock of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Read similar disinformation cases claiming that EU and NATO member states are subordinate to the US, while the US has long regarded the EU as a kind of protectorate, that lined up with the US, the EU never took independent decisions, that Europe is a colony of the United States, that When the US orders, the EU complies.

Disclaimer

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