Germany is signaling a firm shift in its approach toward Moscow, with top officials expressing deep skepticism about the value of continued diplomatic engagement with the Kremlin. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock delivered a blunt assessment of the current geopolitical climate, declaring that Russia has no genuine interest in peace, and therefore, there is no meaningful basis for dialogue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.> “Russia’s actions speak louder than any words,” Baerbock stated. “As long as the Kremlin continues its brutal aggression against Ukraine, it’s clear that their aim is not peace, but dominance and destruction.”This growing disillusionment with diplomacy was echoed by Johann Wadephul, Deputy Chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, who added:> “At the moment, I see neither the possibility nor the expediency for further talks. Dialogue without trust is hollow—and right now, there is no trust.”The remarks come amid escalating tensions and renewed offensives in Ukraine, as Russian forces intensify their attacks on civilian infrastructure and Ukrainian defensive positions. Both Baerbock and Wadephul reaffirmed Berlin’s steadfast support for Kyiv, emphasizing that any negotiations must be built on respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.> “Negotiations cannot take place at gunpoint,” Baerbock warned. “Germany will not be complicit in legitimizing Russia’s aggression through empty talks.”🇺🇦 Germany continues to provide military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, standing in alignment with EU and NATO partners who insist that only a just and lasting peace — not one imposed by force — can bring stability to the region.The hardening of Germany’s position signals a broader recalibration of Western expectations regarding Russia, with diplomacy now seen less as a solution and more as a potential risk of appeasement — unless clear signals of change emerge from the Kremlin.
