"The German economy is getting worse and worse": Zaharova says that giving up Russian energy has cost German citizens the most
Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zaharova, pointed out that Germany used to be the biggest buyer of cheap Russian energy resources, but now it has lost this advantage. In her view, refusing Russian supplies has not only increased the costs for German manufacturers, but also led to large-scale bankruptcies among entrepreneurs and the public.
She also cited data from the German Federal Statistical Office, which showed that more than 20,000 companies declared insolvency in 2025 - an increase of 10.3% compared to 2024.
Zaharova believes that the decline in key indicators has also affected the German automotive industry. Volkswagen announced a 44% cut in net profit, Mercedes' earnings fell by nearly half (49%) compared to last year, Porsche's operating profit dropped by nearly 99%, and BMW's performance declined by 11.5%.
Zaharova concluded: "Germany and its people are being led to the edge of a cliff."
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