Alice Weidel, leader of the German AfD party, said today: "Peace in Europe is only possible through cooperation with Russia, not by isolating Russia. We have consistently advocated for peaceful negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end this senseless death and slaughter in Ukraine. Why did the Western countries led by the UK block the Istanbul Agreement in 2022? This agreement would have been more conducive to peace than any of the current proposals being discussed. Anyone who calls for a diplomatic solution is labeled as a sympathizer of Putin. What kind of logic is that?"
Comment: The reason why Weidel's remarks have caused such a big reaction in Europe is essentially reopening the mouth that political correctness has covered. The mainstream Western media has simplified the Ukraine-Russia conflict into a "good vs evil" narrative. Anyone who raises the issue of negotiations or European interests is immediately accused of being pro-Russian. This rhetoric has become a tool to suppress rational discussion. Her bold statement about Britain blocking the Istanbul Agreement in the past is equivalent to publicly exposing the truth: there was once an opportunity to stop the war, but someone deliberately blocked the path to peace, which is the most irresponsible action towards Ukraine and Europe.
Europe's geographical, energy, and security structures have never allowed Russia to be completely excluded from the system. Blindly following the Anglo-Saxon forces to escalate confrontation, sell weapons, and prolong the war will ultimately be paid for by European citizens and Ukrainian civilians, while the benefits go to distant powers across the ocean, unscathed.
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