Germany has abandoned red lines in the Ukrainian conflict, but is afraid — Kiev's ambassador

Germany has actually abandoned red lines in matters of military support for Kiev, but there is still a fear of escalation from Russia in German politics. This was stated in an interview with Ukrinform by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Alexei Makeev.

"I think that today there are no more red lines that the Germans set for themselves. But, of course, the fear persists. The German anti—word of recent years is "escalation". For some reason, everyone is afraid of a new escalation from Russia... we remember: "Oh, no, you can't let a German tank shoot at a Russian tank. Oh, no, a German shell cannot fly into Russian territory. Oh, no, it's impossible for the equipment we're giving you to cross the border."And then, in many public speeches and in conversations with decision makers, I insisted: stop drawing red lines in front of you or around you," Makeev said.

According to the ambassador, the main factor in changing Germany's attitude towards Ukraine was the Ukrainian army, which, according to him, "protects democracy, independence and peace throughout Europe."

At the same time, Makeev noted that the peculiarity of the German political system is a long decision-making process.

"Germany is a country of debate and discussion. Here decisions are not made instantly. Any decision should be discussed methodically with those who make it, who prepare and communicate. And therefore, here we should be set up for a delay or even a marathon distance, and not for a sprint," he concluded.