- Think about how good were German-Russian relations in the last 10 or 15 years. I do not know if they were ever as good as then. No, they were not – Putin said in an interview issued in its entirety on Sunday late evening.
excerpts of an interview on Thursday, and so before the G20 summit, reported on Saturday, ARD and Russian media.
Putin: it would be a shame to lose it all
Putin expressed the view that a good climate between Berlin and Moscow may be the basis for the development of not only the relationship German-Russian relations, but also relations with the rest of Europe, or even a starting point for the “harmonization of relations on a global scale.” “I wish it would lose it all,” – noted Russian politician.
Putin highly assessed the role of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s attempts to resolve the conflict. – The chancellor is introduced in all the details of the dispute – he said. He stressed that Merkel has done a lot for the agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the field of energy supply. In matters concerning the safety of our positions are not identical – Putin noted. Considered it obvious that “Russia and Germany aim to calm the situation.” – Together we will strive to respect the ceasefire agreement with Minsk – declared president.
Putin admitted that the implementation of the ceasefire agreement has difficulties, and the pro-Russian militia withdrew from the some villages in eastern Ukraine. He explained that the separatists are worried that the town abandoned their “nationalist battalions will come and kill all.”
“These are people with swastikas on their sleeves”
The Russian president said he is concerned about the threat of “ethnic cleansing” in Ukraine. – We fear that Ukraine could fight in this direction. In the direction of neo-Nazism – he explained. – It’s people with swastikas on their sleeves. Helmets Forces soldiers fighting on the Eastern Ukraine SS symbols appear. If Ukraine is a civilized country, why the government allows it? – Asked Putin.
Russian politician criticized the West, accusing him of ignoring the interests of Russia. He criticized among other things, the expansion of NATO to the East.
“Putin had a chance, but did not use the”
Interview with Putin was commented live by politicians, journalists and historians in the television studio. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said that Putin had a chance at the G20 summit show that tends to agree, but “did not take advantage of it.” Countries that have joined NATO, “were not forced to do so, but voluntarily opted for this attractive model of democracy” – said the head of the defense ministry. – Particularly Poland and the Baltic countries want to be members of the Alliance – she added. In her view, the West must demonstrate decisiveness in this dispute.
– Putin is seeking the support of Germany – said the historian August Winkler. According to him, the Russian a few months ago he could hope for success, but now his attentions run a fiasco. The historian added that Moscow misjudged the situation, hoping to divide the West. He drew attention to the Kremlin’s alliance with the Orthodox Church as well as contacts with right-wing parties in the West. – Putin, Russia leads in the opposite direction than democracy and human rights – he stressed.
“The sanctions prompted us to, we ourselves produce the goods”
In the earlier parts of the interview released Putin has warned that it will not allow the government to Kiev destroyed all his opponents. He also spoke about the effects of Western sanctions against Russia. – Yes, of course, they bring harm. What truth is and the pros, because these restrictions (…) lead us to the fact that we ourselves produce the goods – he noted. Russia believes that “all the technological tasks, including in the sphere of defense, solve alone” – assured.
He expressed the opinion that the Western sanctions are contrary to international law and the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). He announced that this will be mentioned at the G20 Summit in Brisbane; conversation took place before the weekend summit. He warned that weakening the financial base of Russia, its partners in Europe and the USA at the same time weaken the economy of Ukraine.
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