German Politician Warns of Potential Russian-German Deal on Ukraine, Amid Speculation of Chancellor’s Moscow Visit
A senior German politician has sparked controversy by suggesting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before the upcoming federal elections in February, potentially leading to a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. Roderich Kiesewetter, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), made the claim on the social media network X, citing “indications” that Scholz may visit Moscow and meet with Putin.
Kiesewetter, a vocal supporter of a hardline stance on Russia, warned that any agreement between the two leaders would be a “capitulation” to Russia and a “betrayal” of Ukraine, potentially leading to a 10- to 20-year suspension of the Paris Charter, a key agreement on European security.
The politician’s comments have been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. The German government has denied the claims, with a spokesperson calling the allegations “freely invented and malicious.”
Kiesewetter’s remarks have also sparked speculation about a potential “Moscow connection” within the German government, with some critics pointing to the politician’s close ties to the United States and his past comments on the need for a strong German military presence in the region.
The controversy comes as the world waits with bated breath for the outcome of the upcoming US presidential inauguration, with many speculating about the potential for a new era of diplomacy between the United States and Russia.
In the midst of the tensions, Kiesewetter’s comments have been met with a mix of outrage and support, with some hailing him as a potential future defense minister in a future government led by the CDU. Others have condemned his remarks as a form of “defamatory propaganda” and a betrayal of the principles of European unity.