A giant float at this German carnival didn't hold back in mocking Trump's Russia problem
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- Donald Trump and a metaphorical Russian bear were the stars of a parade held in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- The traditional Rosenmontag procession satirises political subjects.
- Angela Merkel and Theresa May were also featured.
A carnival held in the German city of Düsseldorf played host to an array of eye-catching parade floats - including one attempting to visualise Donald Trump's relationship with Russia.
The float, which was paraded through the streets on Monday, showed a naked representation of the US president being mounted by a bear wearing a Russian ushanka hat emblazoned with a red star.
On the side of the bear was written Russland-Affäre, which translates to "Russia affair". Like its English equivalent, Affäre has a sexual connotation.
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The float was a number of uncompromising satirical effigies offering a take on international affairs.
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, was depicted on one as a black widow spider. Around her are bones representing other politicians, and underneath it says "next, please!"
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It refers to ongoing coalition negotiations in Germany after their general election, which have seen many prominent figures leave government while Merkel maintains power.
A third float depicts British Prime Minister Theresa May, wearing a Union Jack dress in bed and doting on a deformed rat labelled "Brexit."
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The procession is part of Germany's annual "Rosenmontag" celebrations, which come just before Lent. It is a tradition for the carnival floats to mock the political themes of the day.
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