Russia: Germany must condemn Kiev's attacks to mend ties
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Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Germany must condemn Kiev's alleged terrorist attacks and cease weapons supplies to Ukraine for any future discussions on bilateral relations to occur.
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Why It Matters
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that any future discussions on Russia-Germany relations are contingent on Germany condemning Kiev's alleged terrorist attacks and halting arms supplies to Ukraine. She also criticized Germany for failing to defend its sovereignty and succumbing to 'ultra-liberal' influences linked to the US.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 4. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that any discussion about the future of Russia’s relations with Germany depends on Berlin’s potential moves to condemn Kiev’s terrorist attacks and halt weapons supplies to Ukraine.
"Any conversations about the future can be conducted only after Berlin makes an official statement about the inadmissibility of planning or carrying out terrorist attacks against our country, condemns them, and stops sponsoring international terrorism," the Russian diplomat said at a news briefing on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). "Only then, it seems, could we even begin to engage in verbal fantasies about this," she added.
Previously, the relationship between Russia and Germany had significant prospects for development, Zakharova noted. "These were specific projects already implemented or about to be implemented," she continued. However, everything was undermined after "Germany failed to defend its sovereignty in political terms and failed to protect itself from the destructive influence of ultra-liberals, including those linked to the US administration led by the Obama-Biden leadership," the diplomat concluded.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Germany will not meet Russia's demands to condemn Kiev's actions and halt weapons supplies.
Very likely · Short term
Russia-Germany diplomatic relations will remain strained or further deteriorate.
Likely · Medium term
Open Questions
- Will Germany officially condemn Kiev's alleged terrorist attacks?
- Will Germany halt weapons supplies to Ukraine?
- What specific 'terrorist attacks' is Russia referring to?
- What are the 'specific projects' previously implemented or about to be implemented between Russia and Germany?
