MERZ BREAKS RANKS: German Chancellor CONFIRMS Russian Gas Cutoff Caused Prolonged Energy Crisis!

Germany has publicly acknowledged the deep impact of losing Russian gas, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating in an interview with ZDF that the absence of Russian supplies was a key trigger behind the country’s prolonged energy crisis, driving up costs for industry and households. As reported, the admission exposes the scale of Germany’s past dependence and the structural strain created after the supply halt. Meanwhile, The Times reports that Berlin is quietly exploring options to re-establish communication channels with Moscow, indicating early-stage discussions that could signal a strategic recalibration amid persistent economic pressure and energy insecurity across Europe. #germanyenergycrisis, #russiangas, #merz, #germanynews, #europeenergy, #russiaeurope, #geopolitics, #energycrisis, #berlin, #moscow, #eucrisis, #globalnews, #breakingnews, #energypolitics, #timesnowworld In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews