Gorbachev urges Germany, Russia to ‘re-establish trust’
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has expressed concern over the worsening ties between Russia and Germany and urged the two countries to "re-establish trust".
"What concerns us most today is the relationship between Germany and Russia," the TASS news agency quoted Gorbachev as saying at a presentation of a book by German politician Wilfried Scharnagl in Moscow on Tuesday.
Following the World War II, the two states had managed "to embark on the path of cooperation" even though "everyone thought that Russia and Germany couldn't cooperate, but they succeeded,” the former Soviet leader noted.
He went on to say that the two governments should swiftly “show wisdom and responsibility” and restore direct talks.
The former leader’s remarks come at a time when relations between Russia and Germany have hit an all-time low since the fall of the former Soviet Union in 1991.
Russia and the West have been at odds over the armed conflict in Ukraine. The United States and its allies in Europe accuse Moscow of having a major hand in the crisis that has led to the deaths of thousands of people. Russia has repeatedly denied such accusations.
Russia: Comprehensive deal with Iran will include defense, security ties
Putin vows more test of new hypersonic missile
Russia launches 'ICBM' for first time against Ukraine: Kiev
VIDEO | Israel puts Beirut under back-to-back assaults as Hezbollah says Netanyahu won’t succeed
A siege within siege: 130,000 children under 10 trapped in northern Gaza
Top general: Iran’s deterrent power evolved to address modern maritime threats
Israeli forces kill two young Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
Hezbollah breaks record of anti-Israel ops; four million settlers run for their lives
Iran rejects involvement in murder of Israeli rabbi in UAE
‘Israel at dead end’: Army chief vows Iran’s lasting support for resistance
Hezbollah executes record 51 military operations against Israel in a single day
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
