German Ambassador's Peace Appeal in Moscow Draws Russian Criticism

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff's call for peace at a Christmas concert is met with sharp rebuke from Russia's foreign ministry.

German Ambassador Alexander Graf Lambsdorff urged peace during a Christmas concert in Moscow, emphasizing the suffering caused by the Ukraine war on both sides.
The Russian foreign ministry criticized Lambsdorff, accusing the West of perpetuating violence through arms supplies to Ukraine.
This marks a repeated clash between Lambsdorff and Moscow, as similar peace appeals at last year’s concert also drew condemnation.
Lambsdorff highlighted global conflicts beyond Ukraine, referencing crises in the Middle East, Sudan, Haiti, and Myanmar in his remarks.
Russia continues to blame Ukraine and Western nations for the ongoing war, while setting preconditions for peace talks that resemble demands for Ukrainian capitulation.