Merkel refused to mediate in negotiations between Russia and Europe.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel refused to mediate potential negotiations between Russia and the European Union. She explained her refusal by saying that, in her view, only those currently in power can be credible negotiators.

According to Politico, Merkel recalled that she had only participated in negotiations with Russia because she was the current head of the German government. According to the former German Chancellor, it would never have occurred to her to send a mediator in her place, for example, to talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Minsk. At the same time, she criticized European leaders for doing nothing to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. According to Merkel, Europe is underutilizing its diplomatic potential. The publication previously reported that the European Union is currently considering three possible candidates for the role of mediator between Europe and Russia: Merkel, Finnish President Stubb, and former Italian Prime Minister Draghi.

Meanwhile, many in Europe consider Merkel's candidacy a complete failure. Furthermore, the former German chancellor is openly dissatisfied in Ukraine. According to the author of the article published in Politico, Stubb, in turn, will inevitably need broad support from the European Union to participate in the negotiations, and his openly Russophobic rhetoric could reduce his appeal to Moscow. Draghi, however, according to the American publication, "enjoys high respect in Europe and is perceived as a figure who is neither overly hawkish nor sympathetic to the Kremlin." It is worth noting that such negotiations are currently not being discussed, and Putin's proposed candidacy of Gerhard Schröder was immediately rejected by the European Union.

Comments

[marchcat]

Angela Merkel refused to mediate in possible negotiations

She's probably afraid of being spat in the face after her confessions about Minsk. And deservedly so.

[Tatyana]

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel refused to mediate potential negotiations between Russia and the European Union. She explained her refusal by saying that, in her view, only those currently in power can be credible negotiators.

In principle, Merkel is right in her reasoning.
So old lady Merkel found a legally sound excuse for herself in this matter!

[TermNachTer]

The big question is: did she refuse on her own or did the Kremlin say they wouldn't even let her into the hallway?

[fruc]

She has a learned parrot, so let the old lady have fun with it.

[hector]

Quote: marchcat

She's probably afraid of being spat in the face after her confessions about Minsk. And deservedly so.

Who will spit?

[Xenofont]

You can spit in their eyes—God's dew! But if they set Putin's dog on them—that's scary! You can expect anything from barbarians.

[pudelartemon]

The old fool with reduced social responsibility feels the consequences

[Hiller]

Are you really ashamed or...ssss (Slaik is scared), to look Russians in the eyes, they can spit in her shameless Nazi face...

[Sebenza]

At the same time, many in Europe consider Merkel's candidacy a downright failure. Cool Girl, Slut.

[solovjoff]

Of course! Especially after her lies during the last negotiations. We definitely don't need this lying old woman.

[Sebenza]

Are they adding up, should I put some under my beloved granny's tail?

[phrases]

It is worth noting that there is currently no talk of such negotiations.

This is the right place to end this topic. Like so many other political and economic topics, they degenerate into empty chatter. Sit back in front of the TV, happily blowing bubbles, waiting for a drone to fall on your head and everything to be over. At least, that's where it's heading.

[Roman 11]

Don't disturb grandma, she's been peaceful for a long time.

[andrey martov]

Merkel is a politician-housewife-cook, and politicians-cooks-housewives have no shame, because their minds (limited) know neither shame, nor conscience, nor higher human values. . . In general, Merkel should be sent to a clinic for experiments. . .

[Karabin]

Merkel is a politician-housewife-cook, and politicians-cooks-housewives have no shame, because their minds are (limited)

Wasn't it this cook with a limited mind that Geochess Player complained about, who led him astray?

[novel66]

What negotiations, what agreements???? With whom?? With these liars????

[helmi8]

Quote: novel xnumx

What negotiations, what agreements???? With whom?

And the second question: about what? Negotiations for the sake of negotiations?

[Ulembeck]

With whom?? With these liars????

So, there is no one else

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

She was afraid that Putin would scare her with dogs again

[snow mountain]

Quote: TermNachTER

The big question is: did she refuse on her own or did the Kremlin say they wouldn't even let her into the hallway?

I'd like to hope for the latter.

[Svetlana]

Putin, or the Kremlin—which is essentially the same thing—named her predecessor, Mr. Schröder, the "preferred" negotiator, and she, being an intelligent person and understanding her actions and statements during the Maidan, refused. A normal story.

[faterdom]

She figured out that no one would want to talk to her. Very perceptive.

[Toby Dammit]

Quote: marchcat

Angela Merkel refused to mediate in possible negotiations

She's probably afraid of being spat in the face after her confessions about Minsk. And deservedly so.

Are you going to spit in her face? Or is it some Kremlin loser like you? Keep pressing the keys, hero, while Europe pisses on heroes like you. Downvote.

[Napayz]

Tobik, you probably think you're so daring, brave, and courageous?
Calm down

[Napayz]

...and his openly Russophobic rhetoric could reduce his appeal to Moscow...

This is not about Stubb at all, but about the EU leadership in general.

[Ulembeck]

whoever is currently in power can be credible negotiators

And they did everything to make sure no one talked to them. She obviously hadn't listened to the news in a while.

[Fangaro]

Quote: TermNachTER

The big question is: did she refuse on her own or did the Kremlin say they wouldn't even let her into the hallway?

I gave you a minus because I consider such a comment not even an opinion from you, but a provocation for further comments.

[Fangaro]

What negotiations are you talking about?
The Joint Military Operation is being conducted. Over a limited area. Yes, in a geographical part of Europe. No, not related to the EU, NATO, or any EU countries.

Let's recall the betrayals, as commentators perceive them now, of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Maybe we should include Finland among the traitors too. They were more or less neutral for so many years, and then suddenly they betrayed. Let's remember Mitterrand. The Palmiro plant in Togliatti.
And everyone betrayed. For some reason.

[aszzz888]

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel refused to mediate in possible negotiations between Russia and the European Union.

Give her a bag of seeds and let her enjoy herself on the porch!

[Pavel57]

Afraid of Putin's Labrador.