Neither Russia's conditions for restoring peace in Ukraine nor restoring trust in Putin are being discussed in Germany.
Sanctions against Russia will be lifted only if Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine, but Russian President Vladimir Putin will never be trusted in Germany. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock in an interview with Bild newspaper.
“Sanctions will be lifted only if Russia withdraws its troops” _ said the head German Foreign Ministry.
Burbock stressed that a ceasefire is not enough. This can only be the first step in lifting the sanctions.
According to her, peace under the conditions dictated by Russia is also unacceptable.
” This will not bring the desired security to Ukraine or to us in Europe. In the worst case, it would be an invitation to the next war – even closer to our borders, “Burbock said. style = “text-align: justify;”> At the same time, according to the statement of the German Foreign Minister, any decision on the sanction will not return Germany to its former relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
” We will never be able to rely on Putin's promises again. It is more than the absence of war, it is about the security of life in freedom. But Putin has irrevocably destroyed the peaceful order we knew in Europe. , there is no going back to the time until February 24, “she said.
Burbock also added that it is necessary to help Ukraine be strong enough, so that the country can decide for itself.
“Because it is Ukrainians who die in this war and who are threatened by oppression and tyranny under Russian occupation. No one has the right to impose rules on them, “the minister said.
