Germany Leader: Berlin, Moscow are now adversaries
Date
10/31/2022 3:24:18 PM
(MENAFN) According to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Moscow and Berlin are now at odds. He mentioned Russia's military activity in Ukraine as the cause for the re-evaluation of bilateral relations, adding that "past fantasies" cannot be revived.
Steinmeier hailed Russia's decision to commence its military assault in February as a watershed moment in his address to the country on Friday.
He acknowledged that many people in Germany “feel connected to Russia and its people, love Russian music and literature.” But the new reality means “there’s no place for old dreams,” the official elaborated, in reference to former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev’s idea of a “common European home.”
“Our countries oppose each other today,” Steinmeier said.
The president declared that Germany is "in a fight," but not "at war." He emphasized that further escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, as well as direct involvement of other states in the war, should be avoided.
In a speech to the incoming Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Alexey Makeev, Steinmeier guaranteed Berlin's continuing military, financial, and political assistance for Kiev "for as long as is required."
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