German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday denounced the “utter barbarity” of Russia under President Vladimir Putin in a speech a day ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.“This country, under this leadership, is currently at the lowest point of utter barbarity, and no one should have any doubt about what kind of regime and barbarity Russia is dealing with in these years,” Merz said in Berlin.Read more:Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine