Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Kremlin denies Putin wants to restore USSR or attack NATO
The Kremlin, which is the office of the Russian president, said that claims by some European leaders that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to bring back the old Soviet Union and attack NATO are not true.
Putin has said many times that he does not want to restore the USSR because it is not possible.
The Kremlin also called the idea that Russia is preparing to attack NATO 'complete stupidity.'
Some opponents say Russia is in a bad situation with a mix of strange rules and strict control, similar to a time in the Soviet Union called the Brezhnev era.
A German leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said Putin wants to bring back the old Soviet Union and Europe needs to protect itself.
The Kremlin said these claims are wrong and not respectful to their partners.
The Kremlin denies claims that Putin wants to restore the USSR, calling it impossible.
Putin has repeatedly denied plans to attack NATO, citing its military superiority.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claims Putin aims to restore the Soviet Union and attack NATO.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calls NATO attack claims 'complete stupidity.'
Opponents compare current Russia to the Brezhnev-era Soviet Union.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Kremlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- What
- Denial of intentions to restore USSR or attack NATO
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- To clarify Russia's stance and respond to Western claims
- Key Figures
- Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, Friedrich Merz
- Claims Denied
- Restoration of USSR, Plans to attack NATO
- Putin's Stance
- Repeatedly denied intentions to attack NATO
- German Chancellor's View
- Believes Putin aims to restore Soviet Union
- Kremlin's Response
- Calls NATO attack claims 'complete stupidity'
- Historical Context
- Putin called USSR collapse a 'geopolitical catastrophe' in 2005
