“Der Spiegel”: Russia is trying to pluck Germany with anti-Russian front – Republic

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Russia is trying to pluck Germany with anti-Russian front, fueling divisions in society and thrusting a wedge between German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the SPD – writes the weekly “Der Spiegel”.

On a recent visit Steinmeier in Moscow (November 18 ) his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov “repeatedly alluded to the realism of the Germans and their closeness to Moscow” – writes the author analyzes Christian Neef.

According to “Der Spiegel”, Lavrov advised during this meeting German colleague, “not to let himself be deceived in the EU countries, which interfere with good relations with Russia.” In his opinion, Berlin, if he wants to resolve international conflicts, like the one in Transnistria, should be put in direct contact with Moscow.

According to Lavrov Neef even “nadskakiwał” Steinmeier, praising the “dear Frank-Walter” for maintaining contacts with Moscow. In turn, Steinmeier shunned at a joint press conference of any criticisms of Russia. Did not protest even when saddled West Lavrov alleged liability for breach of an agreement dated 21 February ws. Ukraine.

“The German government can deny the will – the fact is that Moscow interprets care Steinmeier as distancing from Merkel” – Neef says.

The National-Patriotic Russian tabloid newspaper quoted Steinmeier willingly and at the same time more often indulges in critical remarks against the Chancellor. In Moscow, no one understands her tough stance. After her highly critical of Russia’s speech in Sydney two weeks ago, the Russian government controlled media “zmilczały”. But when Merkel repeated critical assessment last Wednesday in the Bundestag, the attitude of the Russian media has changed, and journalists started to promote conspiracy theories.

As he writes, “Der Spiegel”, Russian media promoted by the argument that Merkel has to go American bar, as in the American armored cabinets are documents showing its relationship with the Stasi. Until now issued in Moscow press has weighed on such theories – Neef notes. The Russian government newspaper predicts even “end of an era Merkel.”

Russia does not believe that Europe has endured in the resistance, which is why I do not want to go to any compromise. Moscow believes that, in fact, only Merkel, Poles and Balts insist on tough policy towards Russia.

“It is feared that the Russian assessment of the situation is the most realistic” – says the “Spiegel”. According to Russia’s aim is to give overrun by rebels, sites of special status and incorporate them into the Ukrainian federation. This would create a “Ukrainian Bosnia,” which would allow Moscow to co-government Ukraine. “What Europe oppose the plans? Probably nothing,” – says pessimistic “Der Spiegel”.

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"Der Spiegel": Russia is trying to pluck Germany with anti-Russian front – Republic