He doesn’t want the gas pipeline to be impacted; he doesn’t see Ukraine joining NATO; he doesn’t want military aid to go to Ukraine; he didn’t want to sanction Russia.
* Russia is a superpower (at least he didn’t say: we have to respect them)
* He doesn’t see Ukraine joining NATO anytime soon
* NS2 must become operational
* Russia is not Europe’s enemy
Guess the FDP and Greens are the only major German parties not trying to get into the board of a Russian oil company?
Self centered and short sighted…
Not OP, but for the English speaking:
“Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU) does not see tougher sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis as achieving their goals. “No one can want a war in Europe. In this context, Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence under international law must be respected,” the CSU leader said in an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”: “But constantly new threats and ever tougher sanctions against Russia cannot be the solution on their own.”
For one thing, sanctions have had “hardly any effect” for quite some time, Söder said. For another, new sanctions, such as Russia’s exclusion from the Swift financial system, would “often hurt us ourselves just as much.” Germany would also be affected if the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline remained closed or even if all gas deliveries from Russia were stopped.
Söder also spoke out against the Eastern European country joining NATO. “For all its justified criticism of Russia, the West must at some point answer the key question: Is a NATO expansion around Ukraine planned or not?” said Söder. “From my point of view, it is clear: A Nato expansion to the east around Ukraine is not on the agenda for a long time.”
Russia is “not an enemy of Europe” according to Söder
Russia’s head of state Vladimir Putin had demanded, among other things, an assurance from NATO that it would refrain from further expansion to the east. The alliance rejects this. Despite many diplomatic efforts, a rapprochement is not in sight.
NATO has no military alliance obligation toward Ukraine, Söder said. “It’s a question of clarity and honesty to define a strategy that takes that into account while protecting Ukraine’s territorial integrity.”
Russia is “a difficult partner, but not an enemy of Europe,” the CSU leader said. He added that one must remain in dialogue with Moscow. He could “not imagine” German arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Söder spoke out in favor of a general Corona vaccination requirement – and as soon as possible: “The sooner you vaccinate, the less we’ll be unpleasantly surprised in the second half of the year.” The federal government must now “provide a precise template” for this, he said.
At the same time, however, it should be examined whether the planned partial vaccination obligation in the health and care sector should be postponed, Söder demanded. Its premature introduction could lead “to losses in care capacities.” “Therefore, a uniform date for all should be examined again.”
From March 16, all employees of hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities must be vaccinated or recovered, according to the Bundestag resolution. There are exceptions only for medical reasons – and there is dissonance between the federal and state governments over implementation.”
Edit: translated by deepl.com
More money, no matter the cost.
My personal opinion is that Germany, like any country in the world, seeks its personal interests and that is why it will have agreed with Russia that in the event of invading Ukraine, the gas will continue to flow to Germany in exchange for not exporting weapons to Ukraine and being “neutral”.
Now, in the same way that they are free to do that, people are free to criticize this anti-democratic strategy.
CSU reminding us that they are past it…
Well good thing he isn’t even close to government
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Get ready to be downvoted by the German crybabies.
Fucking Germans always destroying Europe. The USA, UK and rest of Europe should sanction Germany.
boot licker
I can understand it. When the US put tariffs on EU steel and aluminum the Ukraine didn‘t bother. „It‘s not our business“, was their opinion.
Why should now Germany interfere in Ukraine‘s business?
Germany should just call Russia its Gas Daddy and admit that it’s not a fully sovereign nation. The servile attitude of German politicians to Russia is just disgusting.
The Germans…
Everybody wants to be shortlisted for the board of gazprom.
And is there a German alternative solution for safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty against the Russian aggressor?
By the way, why did Germany fire that soldier who was basically saying the same as this man?
I have no idea why the CSU is soo powerful that every few days their opinions somehow matter in the news even though they are only 36% dominant in one of 16 States of Germany and aren’t even represented in the rest of the country.
Well at least we know who is getting some nice position at Gazprom after retiring from politics.
Important side note he’s in the conservative party that governed Germany until recently for 16 years. They are “business friendly”, which is a euphemism for spineless. He has nothing to do with our federal government. And most people outside of Bavaria have rather specific views of him that I don’t wanna repeat here out of politeness.
Ach Markus…
Germany was a mistake.
It should have been moved to the Russian border upon the war.
Söder also wouldn’t stop heaping praise on our corrupt, entrenched, cronyist ogre of a prime minister, Boyko Borissov (Putin/Orban lite). CDU/CSU do be like that.
I see the CDU/CSU wants to help me not to regret voting for the SPD during this whole Russia thing.
Why do I feel Germany doesn’t give a fuck about Eastern Europe
Germans selling Eastern European security one by one.
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Translation please.
He doesn’t want the gas pipeline to be impacted; he doesn’t see Ukraine joining NATO; he doesn’t want military aid to go to Ukraine; he didn’t want to sanction Russia.
[Here is the google translated page in English.](https://www-spiegel-de.translate.goog/politik/deutschland/ukraine-krise-soeder-spricht-sich-gegen-harte-russland-sanktionen-aus-a-7eddacbb-7fad-455c-8a04-95beba1c2e44?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=bs&_x_tr_pto=wapp)
In short, according to mister Soder:
* Russia is a superpower (at least he didn’t say: we have to respect them)
* He doesn’t see Ukraine joining NATO anytime soon
* NS2 must become operational
* Russia is not Europe’s enemy
Guess the FDP and Greens are the only major German parties not trying to get into the board of a Russian oil company?
Self centered and short sighted…
Not OP, but for the English speaking:
“Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU) does not see tougher sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis as achieving their goals. “No one can want a war in Europe. In this context, Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence under international law must be respected,” the CSU leader said in an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”: “But constantly new threats and ever tougher sanctions against Russia cannot be the solution on their own.”
For one thing, sanctions have had “hardly any effect” for quite some time, Söder said. For another, new sanctions, such as Russia’s exclusion from the Swift financial system, would “often hurt us ourselves just as much.” Germany would also be affected if the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline remained closed or even if all gas deliveries from Russia were stopped.
Söder also spoke out against the Eastern European country joining NATO. “For all its justified criticism of Russia, the West must at some point answer the key question: Is a NATO expansion around Ukraine planned or not?” said Söder. “From my point of view, it is clear: A Nato expansion to the east around Ukraine is not on the agenda for a long time.”
Russia is “not an enemy of Europe” according to Söder
Russia’s head of state Vladimir Putin had demanded, among other things, an assurance from NATO that it would refrain from further expansion to the east. The alliance rejects this. Despite many diplomatic efforts, a rapprochement is not in sight.
NATO has no military alliance obligation toward Ukraine, Söder said. “It’s a question of clarity and honesty to define a strategy that takes that into account while protecting Ukraine’s territorial integrity.”
Russia is “a difficult partner, but not an enemy of Europe,” the CSU leader said. He added that one must remain in dialogue with Moscow. He could “not imagine” German arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Söder spoke out in favor of a general Corona vaccination requirement – and as soon as possible: “The sooner you vaccinate, the less we’ll be unpleasantly surprised in the second half of the year.” The federal government must now “provide a precise template” for this, he said.
At the same time, however, it should be examined whether the planned partial vaccination obligation in the health and care sector should be postponed, Söder demanded. Its premature introduction could lead “to losses in care capacities.” “Therefore, a uniform date for all should be examined again.”
From March 16, all employees of hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities must be vaccinated or recovered, according to the Bundestag resolution. There are exceptions only for medical reasons – and there is dissonance between the federal and state governments over implementation.”
Edit: translated by deepl.com
More money, no matter the cost.
My personal opinion is that Germany, like any country in the world, seeks its personal interests and that is why it will have agreed with Russia that in the event of invading Ukraine, the gas will continue to flow to Germany in exchange for not exporting weapons to Ukraine and being “neutral”.
Now, in the same way that they are free to do that, people are free to criticize this anti-democratic strategy.
CSU reminding us that they are past it…
Well good thing he isn’t even close to government
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Get ready to be downvoted by the German crybabies.
Fucking Germans always destroying Europe. The USA, UK and rest of Europe should sanction Germany.
boot licker
I can understand it. When the US put tariffs on EU steel and aluminum the Ukraine didn‘t bother. „It‘s not our business“, was their opinion.
Why should now Germany interfere in Ukraine‘s business?
Germany should just call Russia its Gas Daddy and admit that it’s not a fully sovereign nation. The servile attitude of German politicians to Russia is just disgusting.
The Germans…
Everybody wants to be shortlisted for the board of gazprom.
And is there a German alternative solution for safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty against the Russian aggressor?
By the way, why did Germany fire that soldier who was basically saying the same as this man?
I have no idea why the CSU is soo powerful that every few days their opinions somehow matter in the news even though they are only 36% dominant in one of 16 States of Germany and aren’t even represented in the rest of the country.
Well at least we know who is getting some nice position at Gazprom after retiring from politics.
Important side note he’s in the conservative party that governed Germany until recently for 16 years. They are “business friendly”, which is a euphemism for spineless. He has nothing to do with our federal government. And most people outside of Bavaria have rather specific views of him that I don’t wanna repeat here out of politeness.
Ach Markus…
Germany was a mistake.
It should have been moved to the Russian border upon the war.
Söder also wouldn’t stop heaping praise on our corrupt, entrenched, cronyist ogre of a prime minister, Boyko Borissov (Putin/Orban lite). CDU/CSU do be like that.
I see the CDU/CSU wants to help me not to regret voting for the SPD during this whole Russia thing.
Why do I feel Germany doesn’t give a fuck about Eastern Europe
Germans selling Eastern European security one by one.