Frank-Walter Steinmeier described Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine as a watershed event
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has declared that Moscow and Berlin now stand against each other. He cited Russia’s military operation in Ukraine as the reason for the re-evaluation of bilateral relations and added that there is no turning back to “old dreams.”
Addressing the nation on Friday, Steinmeier described Russia’s decision to launch its military campaign in February as a watershed event.
He admitted that many people in Germany “feel connected to Russia and its people, love Russian music and literature.” But the new reality means “there’s no place for old dreams,” the official explained, referring to former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev’s idea of a “common European home.”
“Our countries oppose each other today,” Steinmeier stated.
The president proclaimed that Germany is “in a conflict” but also said…
