- December 31, 2014
Post
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in his New Year address strongly criticized Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
According to She said that Russia’s policy shattered “the foundations of peaceful coexistence in Europe.” Merkel warned that the European Union will not tolerate such behavior.
“There is no doubt that Europe can not agree and do not agree with the so-called right of the strong, who despises international law. Europe will not allow itself to split it will act together to protect the peace and order of their values, “- said the German Chancellor.
The West did not recognize the annexation of the Crimea by Russia and now accuses Russia of supplying arms separatists in eastern Ukraine. Russia denies the charges.
According to the correspondent BBC BBC in Berlin, Angela Merkel, who is known for his caution and diplomacy, said uncharacteristically sharp against Vladimir Putin’s New Year address.
A few hours earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a televised New Year’s said that “the return of the Crimea to Russia” will remain an important era in Russian history.
“Love to Motherland – one of the most uplifting feelings. It was fully manifested in fraternal support of Sevastopol and the Crimea, when they decided to return to his home, “- Putin said.
Putin also said that the efficiency of solving the problems facing the country in the new year depends on each resident.
Merkel protests against
Angela Merkel’s New Year message also urged people in the country to refuse to participate in the anti-Muslim protests.
She warned his countrymen from prejudice against people of other faith or race.
In December every week in Dresden held a rally against the “Islamization” of Germany. December 23 the number of the protesters reached an estimated police 17,500 people.
The organization of “patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West” (PEGIDA) arranges such actions in the East German city since October.
Angela Merkel and other leading politicians in Germany have repeatedly urged citizens not to attend these events.
No comments:
Post a Comment