Jacek Lepiar
The German press powerfully criticises Donald Trump's controversial plan to end the war in Ukraine. Comparisons are being made to the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact and the Treaty of Versailles. Will Trump's proposal endanger Europe's safety and trigger a fresh migration crisis?
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Comparisons to History: the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact and the Versailles Treaty
– In Europe, we have already had a "peace plan" akin to Trump's proposal, which has brought many disasters to the continent: writes commentator in "Münchner Merkur". The paper resembles the 1939 Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, which marked the division of Poland and launched the tragic events of planet War II.
Currently – warns the commentator – Trump and Putin may effort to resolve the conflict in Ukraine in a akin way: Russia will halt plundered lands, the US will gain access to natural materials and Europe will face a fresh migration crisis.
Do Trump and Putin have a common strategy in the war in Ukraine?
According to a comment in “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”, the brutality of Russian attacks on Kiev contradicts any will to negotiate. – Moscow started a war against Ukraine and intends to lead it until it completely subjugates the invaded country or destroys it – writes FAZ writer Reinhard Veser.
Commentator besides predicts that in the event of a failure of talks, Trump will blame Ukraine. – Trump and Putin together believe in the law of the stronger. If the weaker 1 doesn't give up, he's liable for his own harm. – adds.
Europe's threat and Germany's function in the conflict
German media journalists stress that Europe is in an highly dangerous position. Trump – in their opinion – simply invited Putin to test the opposition of the West through fresh provocations and aggression.
Münchner Merkur calls for the creation of a "coalition of the willing", which would strengthen Ukraine militarily and politically. Germany should play a key function here. – Unlike the protracted Scholz, Friedrich Merz seems ready to take over this function – writes the journal.
Sigmar Gabriel: Trump represents Russia's interests
Former head of German diplomacy Sigmar Gabriel besides has no criticism. The press compares American proposals to the Treaty of Versailles after planet War I. – Europeans know well how weak and fragile “peace treaties” are imposed in advance – warns.
According to Gabriel, Trump's plan is only to rapidly drop work from the US and “give a scratcher”. – In this way, the Trump administration could become a typical of Russia’s interests – summarizes SPD policy.
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