German police brace for pro-Kremlin biker group’s ride through country

Germany is beefing up security ahead of May 8 and 9 over the planned motorcycle ride of the Night Wolves pro-Kremlin Russian biker club, according to the Central Union of Ukrainians in Germany (ZVUD).

The ZVUD cites information from the Ukrainian radio station “tremBEATS.fm” in Germany. Berlin’s police have scheduled a major briefing to prevent potential provocations during the dates that mark Victory in Europe day during World War II.

“It is already known that the ‘Night Wolves’ will arrive in Germany on May 6. They will enter from the Czech Republic and stay overnight near Aue (Saxony). Other bikers will join them on their way to Berlin,” tremBEATS.fm reports.

This year, the police have no “specific information regarding potential attempts to disrupt events or cause harm.”

The bikers are intentionally trying to “avoid drawing negative attention.”

However, the report says, “concerns remain high about Russian propaganda and the glorification of military actions that violate international law.” 

The pro-Russian bikers also support Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, which is considered a violation of international law as it justifies armed aggression, prohibited by the UN Charter.

“We will be monitoring the departures both openly and undercover. The arrival of bikers from Russia, as in previous years, is not expected,” said a member of Berlin’s criminal police.

Russian bikers are banned from entering the EU due to sanctions imposed on their club for supporting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.