German State Premier: It Is Impossible to Defeat Russia on the Battlefield
The German newspaper Berliner Zeitung reported that the Prime Minister of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, stated that a military solution to the Ukraine conflict is impossible and called for seeking solutions through diplomatic means.
He said, "It is not possible to defeat Russia on the battlefield. That is why diplomacy is so important."
He believes that history and foreign policy show that communication channels must remain open even during conflicts.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said yesterday that the fighting in Ukraine will only end when one side is exhausted. He also stated that he does not have hope for a rapid solution through negotiations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an interview with Arab satellite TV on Wednesday that Russia will only engage in dialogue with Europe when Europeans wake up. He pointed out that Europe currently views security guarantees as the top priority in resolving the Ukraine issue, and these guarantees are specifically designed against Russia.
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