Vladimir Putin: “The only response we should offer to this murder is stepping up our fight against terror and the criminals will feel the…”

I think it's another mistake, a serious one. And in my view it clearly runs counter to the interests of the German people.

Your choice and determination will show once again that millions of people are backing our fighters and that we stand together.

At the heart of this escalation lie arrogance and overconfidence. This is a path to the brink of the abyss.

This vote is for you. People believe in you, believe in our victory, believe in your courage, in your heroism.