Crimea rejoined Russia in March 2014 as a result of a referendum which saw over 96 per cent of the peninsula’s residents backing the option. However, the move was opposed by Ukraine and a majority of Western countries, including EU members, with several rounds of sanctions slapped on Moscow.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has spoken out in favour of lifting of anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the EU after the reunification of Russia with Crimea, as he underscored that cooperation with the Russian Federation was especially vital in amid the global health and economic crisis spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Right now, when we are facing difficult economic times due to the coronavirus crisis, we need more cooperation. That is why senseless sanctions have to go,” said Schroeder.
When asked in the interview to comment the fact that the sanctions were Europe’s answer to the alleged “annexation of Crimea” that violated international law, Schroeder said:
“Anyone who thinks that sanctions could be used to force Russia to do something is wrong. No Russian president will ever return Crimea to Ukraine. ”
Speaking about the situation in the east of Ukraine, Schroeder noted that “peaceful coexistence will only exist if Ukraine becomes a federal state in which the east of the country will gain more autonomy.”
Underscoring the need for countries to join forces in the fight against the common enemy – the COVID-19 virus, Schroeder said:
“Instead of confrontation, today it is all about understanding, cooperation and solidarity worldwide.”
As he urged the German government to face the lessons of history unflinchingly ahead of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, Schroeder emphasised:
“It was a cruel campaign of extermination with the aim of making Russia disappear from the world political stage. We must never forget that – and German Russia policy must take this into account more than is currently the case.”
The former German Chancellor concluded that despite the past, “Russia is willing to work with the new Germany in a spirit of trust cannot be overestimated. It does not fit that we continue to support the sanctions against Russia. “
What a disgusting creature this scumbag is. Never mind the vile propaganda coming out of Muscovy regarding Covid 19, or the “humanitarian aid” so graciously being sent from Muscovy, this poor excuse for a human, continues to be firmly stuck in Putin’s rear end, and gets paid handsomely to do so.
Who or what wrote this drivel? Where is the Fake News label when this refers to the propaganda of “reunification”? Hopefully nobody thinks any of us support this Kremlin fantasy.
This is courtesy of Sputnik.
“It was a cruel campaign of extermination with the aim of making Russia disappear from the world political stage. We must never forget that – and German Russia policy must take this into account more than is currently the case.”
Right, let’s tweak that unspeakable filth so that the exact truth comes out:
“It is a cruel campaign of extermination by my benefactor fuhrer putler with the aim of making Ukraine disappear from the world political stage. We must never forget that – and German Russia policy must take this into account more than is currently the case.”
There; fixed it now. That scrofulous , putler jackboot licking quisling is badly in need of his comeuppance.
Even in Germany, where the truth is often obfuscated with alternative facts, this piece of soiled toilet paper is known to see only the insides of Poopin’s large intestine. There is no scummier shit nugget in politics worldwide than Schröder.
Ignore this mental fruitcake.
This guy need to be burned alive like we did with witches back in the day. Yes, I admit the latter wasn’t so smart, but how could we know back then.
Seriously, few men deserve a slow and painful death as much as he does. Earning millions over the backs of dead Ukrainian soldiers.