Tough Western sanctions against Russia will inevitably result in instability and certain losses for Germany.
The people of Germany were urged to prepare now for the deterioration of their financial situation. Russia's war against Ukraine will have a negative impact on Germany . This was stated by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, according to “Economic Truth” with reference to Spiegel.
According to the German leader, severe Western sanctions against Russia will inevitably cause instability and certain losses for Germany as well. He clarified that if their solidarity with Ukraine is not just words, we need to be ready for it.
“Yes, we are also facing difficult days in Germany … There are many difficulties ahead. Our solidarity and support, our readiness to limit will take a long time, “said the President.
Steinmeier said he understood the fear and shock of the people over another full-scale war in Europe.
“But we can counter this fear with our defense and our humanity, our pursuit of peace and our belief in freedom and democracy, which we will always defend. Belief in freedom and democracy alone will not stop the tank. But I also know that a tank cannot destroy this faith. No army, no repression is stronger than the belief in freedom and democracy in the hearts of the people, “said Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
He recalled that a few months ago he warned Putin not to underestimate the power of democracy. Now it is clear that Putin has decided not to pay attention to these words. He underestimated the readiness of Ukrainians to resist and the West to react decisively.
Steinmeier delivered a speech before the concert of classical music “For Freedom and Peace” at the Bellevue Palace, his residence.
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It will be recalled that Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andrei Melnik was invited by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to a concert of classical music “For Freedom and Peace”, where the majority of performers are Russians. The program – with the exception of Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov – includes all works by Russian composers. The ambassador declined the invitation .
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