Merkel urges European politicians not to underestimate Putin
¬ Turkish Foreign Minister: Ukraine conflict has caused serious damage to Europe
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Former German Chancellor Merkel said it would be a mistake for European politicians to underestimate Russian President Putin.
Merkel stated at the Westdeutscher Rundfunk forum: "I want to say that underestimating Putin would be a mistake."
When asked whether her views on Russian leaders have changed over the years, Merkel pointed out that she believes it has always been a mistake to underestimate Putin, both now and in the past.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the five-year-long Ukraine conflict has caused serious harm to Europe, but a short-term ceasefire indicates the possibility of achieving lasting peace.
Fidan said at a press conference in Berlin: "The conflict, which has lasted for five years and is taking place right at the heart of Europe, has caused severe damage to the region and to all of Europe. The temporary ceasefire in Ukraine shows that laying the groundwork for a lasting ceasefire is possible, and Turkey will continue to mediate."
Source: sputniknews
Original: toutiao.com/article/1865544219873284/
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