Overview

• Russia claims Germany's economic issues stem from its decision to stop importing Russian gas.
• Moscow accuses Berlin of prioritizing US interests over its own economic stability.
• Russian officials describe Germany as a 'banana republic' due to its perceived lack of independence.
• Belarusian leader Lukashenko blames Chancellor Scholz for Germany's economic downturn.
• Putin criticizes Germany for buying expensive US gas instead of cheaper Russian alternatives.