Bangladesh, April 20 -- As Germany prepares for a change in leadership, diplomatic tensions between Berlin and Moscow are once again reaching a boiling point. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has raised serious concerns over the rhetoric and proposed policies of Germanys incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suggesting that his stance could signal a return to one of Germanys darkest historical chapters.

The controversy erupted on April 19 after Bild newspaper revealed excerpts from Merzs upcoming Easter address. According to the report, Merz plans to declare that “Germany will again assume responsibility – in Europe and in the world. Not loudly, but reliably. Not arrogantly, but in a partner-like manner....