Live: For ex-Russian President Medvedev, Berlin is waging a “hybrid war” against Moscow

Published on: 04/09/2022 – 16:54 Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Chmyhal visits Germany in the hope of increased support in the conflict. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused Berlin of waging a “hybrid war” against Russia. Follow live the latest developments around the war in Ukraine. 3:44 p.m .: Berlin is waging a “hybrid war” against Moscow, accuses ex-Russian President Medvedev Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accused Germany of waging a “hybrid war” against Russia, justifying the stop gas deliveries to Berlin by its “unfriendly” behavior in the midst of the conflict in Ukraine. These statements come as relations between Germany and Russia have become even more strained after the suspension of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. 2:17 p.m.: Energy to be discussed by EU Council President in Qatar European Council President Charles Michel will discuss the current energy crisis with a major gas producer during his visit to Doha next week, according to a Qatari government official. Charles Michel is due to go there next Tuesday, according to his official agenda. European governments have been actively seeking alternatives to Russia for their gas supplies since the invasion of Ukraine caused a crisis with the main European supplier. 6:45 a.m.: Ukrainian Prime Minister visits Germany for even stronger support Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Chmyhal visits Germany in the hope of even stronger support for Russia and to turn the page after recent tensions between kyiv and Berlin. Germany’s long wavering attitude towards Moscow, following the outbreak of war six months ago, and its initial lack of military support for kyiv, have deeply irritated the government of Volodymyr Zelensky. But things have since improved. Less than a week ago, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced in Prague that he wanted Germany to take “special responsibility” to help Ukraine strengthen its artillery and air defense systems. He pledged support from Berlin to kyiv “as long as it takes”. With AFP and Reuters