The outgoing Ukrainian ambassador in Berlin, Andriy Melnyk, thinks it is logical that the former German Chancellor Angela Merkel plays the role of mediator in the further course of the war in Ukraine. “I believe Mrs Merkel could play a certain role at some point in the war – not now – if she just wanted to,” the diplomat said. His impression is that Russian President Vladimir Putin still respects Merkel.
“Therefore, Ms Merkel could certainly make her contribution at a time when Putin is looking for an exit strategy,” Melnyk told Mirror on Wednesday. He hopes Merkel sees it that way and would think it would be a shame if she completely withdraws from politics.
‘Schröder missed his chance’
The ambassador, on the other hand, rejected a mediating role of former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who is close to Putin. “Schröder already had his chance, but missed it,” said Melnyk.
In mid-June, in an interview with the editorial network Germany (RND), when asked if she would be available as a mediator for a solution to the conflict, Merkel said: “This question does not arise at the moment.”
At the same time, the former chancellor admitted that her influence over Putin had waned shortly before she stepped down. A few days earlier, during a performance in the Berliner Ensemble, she had said: “I don’t have the impression that this is of any use at the moment.” discuss”.
Source: Krone
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