This thesis is spread by the Russian propaganda media. It is also replicated in social networks, in particular, in pro-Russian telegram channels. Reports say that Berlin is preparing to "make money" on the gas pipelines of the Russian multinational company "Gazprom" to deliver fuel from its LNG terminals. Like, according to forecasts, the German authorities are most likely preparing to seize Russia in this way. Propagandists are convinced that the Germans have been trying to seize "Rus" since ancient prehistoric times. In fact, this is an unsubstantiated statement of the pro-Kremlin media, which drew the attention of analysts of the EU vs Disinfo project. According to them, this thesis arose against the backdrop of news about the explosions of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. However, there are no facts or evidence to support the claim that Germany wants to take over Russia.

Explosions on both gas pipelines did occur, but there is no evidence that Germany was to blame for them so that this could be a step towards taking over Russia. As EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said: "Any deliberate undermining of the European energy infrastructure is absolutely unacceptable and will be met with a tough and common response". NATO called these incidents "deliberate, reckless and irresponsible acts of sabotage". However, the European Union did not name any party considered responsible for the incident. This is not the first time Russia has stated that it sees a threat from any country without giving good reasons for that. In particular, Russia also substantiates the so-called threat from Ukraine for the attack on Ukraine. Like, if they had not started a war, Ukraine would have attacked first, etc.