The German Minister said that the ceasefire depends on Russian President Putin. Talking about arms shipments to Ukraine, Baerbock said the war could last for many years.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a statement on Ukraine.
Speaking to Bild am Sonntag newspaper, Baerbock evaluated the course of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
“Conflicts can last for years”
Stating that the war should continue for many years, Baerbock said that they will provide military and financial support to Ukraine as long as necessary.
Stating that the Russian government has not given up on its “fixed idea of subjugating Ukraine,” Baerbock noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s idea of taking Ukraine quickly has not been fulfilled either.
“Ukraine will need new weapons next summer”
Baerbock emphasized that they will do everything to ensure that this does not happen. “Of course I want the war to end as soon as possible. But unfortunately we have to assume that Ukraine will also need new heavy weapons from its friends next summer. For me, it is clear: Ukraine also defends our freedom, our peace order, and we support Ukraine financially and militarily.” said.
Baerbock: ceasefire possible if Putin withdraws tanks
German Foreign Minister Baerbock underlined that this support will be given to Ukraine as long as necessary.
Stating that a ceasefire could be possible if Putin stops bombing innocent people and withdraws their tanks, Baerbock stated that the President of Russia can always give this order.
Arms support to the Kyiv administration
Baerbock stated that Germany supplied heavy weapons to Ukraine, “I understand that the Ukrainians want more and faster deliveries. However, we don’t have a large number of them in our inventory, with highly modern operational systems in operation, which are currently needed primarily.” used the phrase.
German Minister: Crimea belongs to Ukraine
At the same time, Baerbock reminded that Germany promised partners such as the Baltic countries that every corner of NATO’s territory would be defended, and that the German army should be mobile for this situation.
Emphasizing that Crimea also belongs to Ukraine, Baerbock noted that the world never recognized the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, AA reported.