A protest in Bonn, Germany: The German government has previously argued against weapons deliveries to Ukraine
"It's a bitter acknowledgement that for 30 years we emphasised dialogue and co-operation with Russia," says Nils Schmid, foreign affairs spokesperson for Mr Steinmeier's party, the centre-left Social Democrats . "Now we have to recognise this has not worked. That's why we have entered a new era for European security."
"For the foreseeable future, co-operation with Russia will not occur. It will be more about containment and deterrence and, if needed, defence against Russia," Mr Schmid tells me.[Dialogue and co-operation with Russia] has not worked... we have entered a new era for European security.Unexpectedly hawkish words for a party that until seven weeks ago believed Germany's historical guilt and moral duty to make up for Nazi crimes meant peace with Russia at all costs.
"Under Putin, official Russian policy tried to monopolise the memory of the Second World War for the bilateral German-Russian relationship," explains Mr Schmid. This blinded parts of German society to the suffering of Ukrainians during he war, he adds.Berlin's rhetoric has shifted dramatically. But some ask whether actions are following fast enough. Certainly warm words of support are not enough for Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Germany has committed to sanctioning Russian energy imports, but wants a gradual phase-out, rather than an instant embargo. The government argues this would tip Germany into recession and cost hundreds of thousands of jobs. On military support for Ukraine, Berlin says it is prepared to send whatever weapons Kyiv needs. But there are allegations that some ministries are getting tied up in bureaucracy. Here, too, it is a Green politician, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who is pushing the governing coalition to go faster. She has called for heavy weaponry, such as tanks or fighter jets, for Ukraine.
It's not fear, it's cowardice that makes us late..
German govt has got it all wrong. The 'east' know Putin won't stop until he restores Berlin to the Russo-Soviet empire. The West is still in WW2 guilty more but there are underlying 'right wing' strains cos economy rocky and cost of living/inflation noticeable.
Putin infiltrated Germany long ago. He was based there ,and he knew pro Russian sentiment could be exploited with dirty Russian money. Same here, just a matter of timing.
If Ukraine falls Russia will attack Baltic states. If the Baltic states fall Russia will attack Poland. If Poland falls Russia will attack Germany. What then for Germany?
We Germans are not neo-Nazis. Bullying old people like Ukrainian soldiers.
Not UK news
Germany populace supports Ukraine but politicians are dithering over their support.. make your minds up and support them 🤔👍👍
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Thank fk for Brexit. EU countries going to be arguing, fighting, and paying for this for years Le penns popularity in France, another spanner in the works.
But why no one talk about the actual reason behind the war? Why Europe and NATO promised Russia that they won’t extant an inch more ? And then Ukraine has been asked to join NATO why?
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1- Did Russia invade Ukraine 2- Are Russian soldiers killing innocent people 3-Is Russia committing war crimes Answer yes to 1 or more then why is ANY country still dealing with a leader murdering innocent people?
They are directly funding Russia's aggression. They should all be ashamed.
Germany needs to clearly and distinctly align itself with NATO and the United States. I do not believe that any German citizen is looking for another Hitler regime.
So now the BBC is reporting on something that they were alerted to by ex president Trump 4 yrs ago. Its certainly not breaking news.
The ties between the City of London and Russian money are far worse than Germany's deals. After all, this was regular business, legal transparent contracts. London houses billions of illegal Russian money.
They seem to do a lot of talking about it, but nothing in the prevention of actually doing anything about it, just dragging it on and on, I wonder why 😏🤨🙄🙄
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It behoves the world to not allow one Psychopath cause such a mess like Putin has been let do in the Ukraine.
Germany you cannot sit on the fence,I think you know as well us that what went on in Two World Wars and what Hitler did was barbaric you have to show the world that your support is with Ukraine you have moved on since Hitlers reign of terror you are a country who is respected .
Changing supply sources requires infrastructure, which often takes 10 years to build. The truth is sanctions are deeply impacting Russia, Also, China does not want to strengthen Russia’s economy to the detriment of China’s own by risking a trade deficit in Russia’s favor.
InsulateLove JustStop_Oil XRebellionUK This is what’s going on in the REAL world right now. Go to the Ukraine & join the Ukraine Foreign Legion or volunteer to become medics & become “REAL HEROES” instead of being the 🤡🤡🤡that you are🇺🇦❤️
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If Germany are in a condundrum with its ties with Russia then bring Angela out of retirement and ask her why & how these ties were forged over the course of her long Chancellorship.
What about the ties the UK has with Russia. The current UK Conservative Government has been funded by Russia, they have the most to loose of all the European countries.
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