Angela Merkel supports that Poland and the Baltic states refused negotiations with Putin, which contributed to the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

In an interview, Angela Merkel expresses her regret that Poland and the Baltic states did not support her initiative to negotiate with Putin, which could have prevented the aggression in Ukraine. The former German chancellor acknowledges that the Minsk agreement was imperfect, but it helped to calm tensions. She emphasizes the importance of dialogue and face-to-face meetings in international politics, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on global relations. Merkel advocates for a stronger military Europe and for the maintenance of Ukraine's freedom.