Bundestag presumes freezing war in Ukraine, Ambassador to Germany responds
Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev (Getty Images)
Freezing the war in Ukraine has only led to a massive conflict that would rage in Europe, says Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev.
He referred to numerous rounds of negotiations with Russia since 2014, in which Germany also participated.
"This freezing has only led to a scenario where a huge war would be raging in Europe today," Makeiev said.
He added that freezing the war would mean "leaving millions of Ukrainians within occupied territories."
The ambassador explained that there's a risk that these people will continue to suffer torture, rape, and displacement at the hands of Russians.
"That's why we disagree with freezing," he said.
He also dismissed Russia's accusations that Ukraine was involved in the terrorist attack near Moscow, calling them "absurd accusations."
Calls for freezing the war
The leader of the German SPD parliamentary group, Rolf Mützenich, speaking at debates in the Bundestag last Thursday, stressed the need to freeze the war in Ukraine.
Earlier, advisor to the President's Office of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak said that freezing the war would only lead to large-scale resumption of hostilities.
At the same time, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opposed a sudden cessation of hostilities, as it would not be fair or strong peace for Ukraine.
The leader of the German Green Party, Omid Nouripour, strongly opposed the proposal to freeze the war in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr warned against freezing the war in Ukraine.
