Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that it is not only in Ukraine's interests "but also in our interests" that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not win the war, while stating that "one must always consider diplomatic solutions in parallel", reports DPA, writes UNN.
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"Russia must not win this war," Merkel emphasized on Maybrit Illner's talk show on public broadcaster ZDF on Thursday evening.
It is "not only in the interest of Ukraine but also in our interest that Putin does not win this war." As chancellor, she tried everything to prevent the such an escalation, she said.
"This is a blatant violation of international law that he [Russian President Vladimir Putin] has committed with Ukraine.," Merkal said.
However, the former German Chancellor, as noted, also said that "one must always consider diplomatic solutions in parallel." These did not need to be discussed right now but when the right time comes, which she did not specify, the newspaper writes.
"Merkel stressed her support for what the German government is doing for Ukraine and suggested that it would not be easy for Ukraine to defeat its much larger neighbour Russia," the publication points out, without quoting.
"Nevertheless, I support everything the international community is doing to put Ukraine in a good position," Merkel said.