Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:15pm on 25 Nov 2024,Monday International
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended her controversial policies in a BBC interview, including blocking Ukraine’s Nato membership in 2008. Merkel argued the decision prevented an earlier and potentially more devastating war with Russia. Critics, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, called it a miscalculation that emboldened Moscow. Merkel emphasized that gas deals with Russia aimed to support German industries and maintain peace. Reflecting on her 16-year tenure, Merkel acknowledged failures in curbing Russia’s aggression but stressed diplomacy’s importance. The interview coincides with the release of her memoir, as she faces scrutiny for her legacy in energy, migration, and diplomacy.
