Kretschmer Calls for Balanced Approach to Russia, Reflects on Missed Diplomatic Opportunities

Saxony's leader emphasizes the importance of defense readiness, critiques Europe's diminished diplomatic role, and advocates for future engagement with Russia.

• Michael Kretschmer described Russia under Vladimir Putin as a current threat but stressed the need for eventual diplomatic reconciliation.
• He argued that earlier diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war could have saved many lives and called for reflection on missed opportunities.
• Kretschmer defended Germany's increased defense spending as critical for ensuring national security and long-term prosperity.
• He criticized Europe's marginal role in global diplomacy, contrasting it with the dominant influence of the United States in addressing the Ukraine conflict.
• Kretschmer emphasized that Germany's future prosperity depends on achieving both security and lasting peace.

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