The Chancellor of Germany named several events in recent years that could convince the Russian autocrat that he could start a full-scale war with impunity against a neighboring country.
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not rule out that Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin was waiting for her to resign in order to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine .
Focus writes, citing a recent interview with the former German prime minister. “My resignation could have played a role in this, as could the French election and the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, as well as the failure to implement the Minsk agreements,” Merkel said.
However, she acknowledged that talks with Putin at the end of her term as head of the German government were no longer effective. It was obvious that Merkel would not soon be in a high position in Berlin. At the same time, the ex-chancellor does not rule out that he will be able to play a role in negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. When asked if she was ready to take on the role of mediator, Merkel said: “This issue has not been raised so far.” Angela Merkel condemned the actions of the Russian leadership and called the war a “flagrant violation of international law.” But after that, the ex-chancellor did not comment publicly on the issue until recently.
June 2, during a farewell ceremony for the head of the DGB, Merkel expressed solidarity with Ukraine and stated that it supported the German government's efforts to “end this barbaric war”.
The spokeswoman also spoke. Merkel said that The Chancellor of Germany does not regret blocking Ukraine's accession to NATO in 2008.
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