Kremlin cautious about future relations with Germany after election of new chancellor

The Kremlin is cautious about future relations with Germany after Friedrich Merz's conservative party won the election. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated they will wait to see how ties develop under the new chancellor. Merz's victory follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition. The far-right Alternative for Germany party also gained significant support in the election. Russia's gas supply to Germany has decreased significantly since the Ukraine war began, straining relations further due to Germany's military support for Ukraine.