The diary of "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" ("FAZ") recalls that NATO-wish article 4 was only utilized a fewer times in the past of the Alliance, most late in 2022 in connection with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This happens erstwhile a associate State considers that its "territorial integrity, political independency or security" are at risk, writes "FAZ".
"But it must be made clear, although it is not something new: the escalation has its origin in Russia. president Trump introduced further sanctions into the game, assuming that Europeans would quit Russian oil. The first thing he should do is talk to his (and Putin) friends in Budapest and Bratislava. But possibly he doesn't take it that seriously. Especially since you never know whether Trump will think the same way next day and stick to what was thought to be his opinion today," we read.
In turn, the diary "Sueddeutsche Zeitung" ("SZ") believes that Europeans for a change should possibly erstwhile be grateful to Donald Trump.
"But possibly Trump should be thanked for forcing Europeans to face the hypocrisy that has plagued their policies towards Ukraine for years: Europe frequently speaks of the tremendous and epic threat on the part of Russia and how much her own safety depends on the result of the war. Nevertheless, Europe buys Russian oil, natural gas and another goods for billions of euros all year, thus filling the Kremlin's war money," the paper says.
He besides adds that alternatively lenient European sanctions against China should be regarded as "funny", even though the Beijing government "supports Russia as best it can and openly stated in Brussels that it is not curious in the war ending. Even the number of visas for Russian tourists issued by EU countries is increasing again," says "SZ".
About the Russian hybrid war is written by the diary "Lausitzer Rundschau": "War in the Gaza Strip, War in Ukraine – and shortly with us? This question is asked not only by Sahra Wagenknecht (the head of friendships aimed at Russia by the German BSW organization – ed.); they are asked by many people" – we read.
At the same time, almost 2 thirds of German society believes that Putin will attack NATO. "And he did it a long time ago. Not only with drones, but besides with permanent hybrid warfare, which is frequently grossly underestimated. It is not a gag erstwhile elections are manipulated, nets are hacked, and institutions spy," the diary says.
However, the paper notes that politicians specified as Sahra Wagenknecht see NATO and the West as instigators of war. "It's at least a denial of reality. Bloody Vladimir is inactive checking how far he can go, how susceptible the West is, and especially democracy. The fact is: the second are much weaker than it seemed," the paper says.
The "Frankfurter Rundschau" diary besides refers to Sahra Wagenknecht's activities and demonstrations with her participation, held on Sunday, 14 September, in Berlin. "Before the Brandenburg Gate Sahra Wagenknecht and others criticized Germany, the EU and another Western states for supporting Ukraine. The speakers expressed a shocking knowing of the position of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and the belief that he was ready for peace. Haczyk: according to this knowing peace means Putin gets what he wants – and Ukraine agrees" – we read.
According to the journal, this "peace movement" does not deserve its name. "Those who trivialize aggression and instruct the attacked, alternatively of pointing to the aggressor, advance not peace, but surrender," concludes "Frankfurter Rundschau".
