Weapons company - Thuringia Constitution Protection Chief warns about Russia
The President of the Thuringian Constitution Protection, Stephen Kramer, warned Russia, according to reports about alleged assassination plans against Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, in Russia. "Anyone who is still surprised or shocked has not understood in what danger we are," Kramer told the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND).
There have been enough Russian attempted murders and successful contract killings in Germany. Kramer considers additional protective measures for critical infrastructure and relevant persons necessary. "Otherwise, one should just let the security authorities do their job," the Constitution Protection Chief told RND.
The Kremlin denied reports
The US broadcaster CNN previously reported that US intelligence agencies had discovered plans of the Russian government to assassinate Papperger at the beginning of the year. Accordingly, the German side was informed, and the 61-year-old was subsequently given special protection. Rheinmetall commented on the report neither positively nor negatively, and the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" also reported this. The Kremlin denied the reports.
Rheinmetall is one of the largest European suppliers of tank technology and artillery shells for the Ukraine and, according to its own statement, the largest manufacturer of artillery ammunition in the western world.
- Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, a prominent Weapons Company, has been under special protection due to allegations of assassination plans from Russian intelligence agencies.
- The Thuringian Constitution Protection Chief, Stephen Kramer, emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that those surprised by such threats have not fully understood the danger.
- In response to the allegations, the Kremlin firmly denied any involvement in assassination plans against Papperger.
- The armament industry giant, Rheinmetall, is a significant supplier of tank technology and artillery shells to Ukraine, positioning it as the largest manufacturer of artillery ammunition in the western world.
- The accusations against Russia and its potential involvement in criminality within the armament industry have sparked concern in both Germany and international editorial networks, such as EditorialNetwork Germany.
- The Secret Services in Germany are actively monitoring the situation, working tirelessly to prevent conflicts and ensure the safety of critical infrastructure and relevant persons.
- The alleged attack plan against Papperger sparked intense discussions in Berlin, with calls for increased security measures to protect key figures in the armament industry.
- Amidst these tensions, it is crucial for all parties involved to adhere to constitutional protections, maintaining peace and promoting dialogue to resolve any issues that may arise.
