understandable because of its history, the Poles against Russia fears should not decide about the shape the EU policy towards Moscow – said the former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in an interview with the weekly “Der Spiegel”.
– I understand the concerns that exist in Poland due to history, some of which do not allow for a rational approach to Russia. The consequences of the pact between Hitler and Stalin in 1939 (Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) are felt to this day – said Schroeder. 
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– These concerns but can not decide on the EU policy towards Russia – said former Chancellor.
Pointing at the same time that Poland is now a member of the EU and NATO. – Poland and the Baltic states now have the security level to prevent, if we think rationally, the threat from other (countries) – emphasize the former Chancellor of Germany.
– I do not know anyone in Russia who would be so crazy that be considering challenging the territorial integrity of Polish Baltic countries – Schroeder said.
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Former German Chancellor admitted that the annexation of the Crimea was a violation of international law.
– But you have to be realistic. Back Crimea to Ukraine is highly unlikely. European policy must deal with this reality, “- he said.
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SPD politician took it for granted that Russia fears encirclement by NATO. He added that the attitude of the German government, which prevented – contrary to the United States – in 2008, the adoption of Ukraine to NATO was “far-sighted “.
Schroeder confirmed that in his opinion in Germany’s interest is to assist in strengthening Russia’s Putin. – We are interested in the fact that Russia was strong and would not broke – he said.
In the interview, conducted on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor Schroeder praised as “prudent and wise” foreign policy, including the alliance with Russia. In the German conservatism always interplay of two trends: the fear of the Russians and the position arising from multiple Russophile cultural similarities, in literature or music – he explained. Bismarck was Chancellor of the Reich in the years 1871 to 1890.
Schroeder led the German government in 1998-2005. He was a supporter of rapprochement with Russia. He retired from politics after the defeat in the parliamentary elections in 2005.
Author: mac gak // / PAP
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