Ukraine’s Western allies will have to enter into negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict. This was stated by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
“I am sure that at a certain moment, and now those responsible for this must determine that moment, we will need dialogue. “There will not be a purely military solution.” – he emphasized in an interview with The Sunday Times.
Merkel also noted that the president-elect donald trump He was right when he said that European countries spend too little on defense needs. According to her, Western leaders should listen to Trump’s arguments and remain firm and consistent in building relations with him.
“Just stay strong. Don’t be too friendly or too harsh, just be who you are. We need to try to make the best of the situation. And most importantly, don’t be afraid.” – he summarized.
Merkel previously stated that it is inadmissible for kyiv to make a decision on negotiations with Moscow alone. At the same time, she admitted that she cannot predict when negotiations for a peaceful solution between the warring parties will begin, because she is no longer involved in politics, Izvestia recalls.
