Putin made a fatal mistake: Merkel about the attack on Ukraine

The Russian dictator overestimated his military capabilities, but determined on brutality.

Former Chancellor of Germany Angel Merkel believes that Russian dictator Putin made a “fatal mistake” when he decided to attack Ukraine.

She stated this during the presentation of her memoirs “Freedom. Memories 1954-2021”, informs Ukrinform.

She stated that it is in the interests of the Western countries that Russia does not win the war and that Ukraine remains an independent country.

At the same time, she said that one should not underestimate the Russian dictator, who, as she believes, even under conditions of overestimation of his military capabilities, is determined on brutality.

Merkel emphasizes the need to think about diplomatic solutions and be ready for diplomatic initiatives in parallel with providing assistance to Ukraine.

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