Ukrainian Ambassador to Berlin: ‘World War III has already begun’

The view that “World War III has already begun” is expressed, speaking to Bild, by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Berlin, Andriy Melnik.

According to him, “Putin’s attack on Ukraine affects everyone, including the Germans, even if it is not yet military. It must be clear to everyone: Putin wants a new imperialist world order with a reduced NATO, in which “Poland, the Czech Republic or Slovenia no longer belong. Putin is waging this war of extermination against the whole West, against our value system.”

Asked by Melnik whether Germany was involved in the war or not, the Ukrainian Defense Minister in Berlin replied: “The fear that we will become part of the war with the supply of weapons is complete nonsense. For Putin, Germany has long been part of “Anyone who wants to prevent the war from escalating must now help us put Putin in his place. A Russian victory in Ukraine would be the worst thing that could happen to Germany.”

Commenting that none member of the German government has not visited Kyiv since the start of the war, Melnik said. “This shows the inaction of German politics. Olaf Solz probably does it like Angela Merkel: he waits and sees, and then decides later or not. What is missing is imagination and courage. Many Germans would like to see an active chancellor.” “The politics of the firm hand is history.”

The Ukrainian ambassador also stated that “We would like to see the rapid export of 88 Leopard tanks, 100 Marder tanks, self-propelled grenade launchers and much more. But what is vital is a change of mentality. We are experiencing the biggest war in Europe in 80 years. What would be important is a German lending law like the US and a long-term alliance against Russia. receives military assistance from the United States without problems and without bureaucracy) “.