Lavrov criticized Chancellor Merz's claim that Germany should become Europe's main military force.
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov dismissed Germany's bid for a UN Security Council seat and rebuked Chancellor Merz's claim that Germany should become the leading military power in Europe, stating the ambitions are unrealistic.
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