Berlin reacts to Russian threat of attack on Kyiv
Photo: Johann Wadephul (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, commenting on Kremlin threats and calls to evacuate embassies from Kyiv, said that Germany does not plan to change the operations of its diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital, according to Bloomberg.
Germany's position on the embassy's operations
Wadephul stressed that Berlin has no intention of reducing or suspending the work of its embassy in Kyiv despite pressure and statements from Russia.
"We are in close contact with other embassies. We won't be intimidated by this. We know Russians, and this is the means they take," the minister said when asked about threats made by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and calls for foreign states to evacuate their embassies from Kyiv.
Accusations of hybrid warfare
Wadephul said Russia is waging not only a military war against Ukraine but also an active information campaign against Western countries supporting Kyiv.
According to the minister, such pressure tactics are part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening the resolve of Ukraine’s allies.
Possible contacts with Russia
Commenting on the possibility of direct talks between Germany’s leadership and Russian officials, Wadephul did not rule out such contacts in the future.
At the same time, he said any dialogue would depend on Moscow’s willingness to take real steps toward ending the war.
Earlier, the European Union stated that it does not plan to reduce or suspend the operations of its diplomatic missions in Kyiv despite Russia's calls for foreign embassies to evacuate personnel ahead of May 9.
