"Vindicated by Trump's Moves" - Kretschmer's perspective on US-Russia Negotiations
Trump-Putin negotiations result in confirmation of Kretschmer's position
It's been a thorny issue for Saxony's Minister President, Michael Kretschmer, as Russia invaded the entire Ukraine. His stance for diplomatic engagement with Putin didn't find immediate traction, but it's now gaining momentum with US President Trump taking charge.
Kretschmer, a CDU politico, has long believed that Russia, under Putin, is a menacing reality. Yet, he advocates for the possibility of future rapprochement. "Russia's an unavoidable reality. Putin-led Russia poses a threat, but there's a day we can mend fences and cooperate again. Otherwise, our continent won't experience peace and security," he shared with ARD's "Tagesthemen."
A Call for Diplomatic Rapprochement
Kretschmer is one of the politicians pushing for an end to Russia's war against Ukraine. "Looks like my stance's proven right," he admitted. "If we'd acted sooner, perhaps we could've saved many lives."
With recent developments, Kretschmer considers it crucial to learn from the current situation. He sees the multi-billion dollar financial package, which boosts defense funding, as a necessary move in the face of worldwide unrest. "We witness turmoil in Russia and elsewhere. America's not as dependable as before. To ensure our children and grandchildren's prosperous future, we must prioritize our security and peace," he asserted.
A Matter of Neglected Diplomacy
Kretschmer laments the neglected diplomatic efforts over the past few years to end the war in Europe. "It's bitter that now it's American President Trump who's entering negotiations behind our backs to put a stop to this war, while the Europeans watch and wait to join in. It shows how little leverage we have on the global stage right now," he expressed.
Kretschmer consistently advocates for negotiations with Putin and reducing arms deliveries to Kyiv. He recently voiced this opinion on ntv, reiterating his support for the operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Source: ntv.de, ino/dpa
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[1] Enrichment Data: Saxony's Minister President, Michael Kretschmer, has advocated for a different sanctions policy towards Russia and called for restoring relations with Moscow. Kretschmer believes that current sanctions primarily hurt Germany rather than Russia and highlights the importance of addressing the economic dependencies created by the Nord Stream pipeline issue. He notes that the sanctions might not be effective in prompting the desired changes from Russia. He hopes for diplomatic means to achieve a quick peace agreement in Ukraine, which could potentially allow for the normalization of trade relations, including the supply of raw materials from Russia. Kretschmer's advocacy is part of a broader debate within Germany about how to approach Russia post-conflict.
The Commission has also adopted a proposal for a regulation on the cdu's stance of advocating for a different sanctions policy towards kretschmer's proposed negotiations with Russia. Wrong to neglect diplomatic efforts with Putin's Russia for years, as the current situation shows, the need for top-level discussions might be necessary, even if it means WhatsApp conversations with Trump, who is currently active in the matter.
