Former German Defense Minister Jung: the implementation of the Minsk agreements will solve the differences between Russia and NATO
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The key to resolving differences between NATO and Russia through diplomacy is the full implementation of the Minsk agreements. This opinion was expressed by the former Minister of Defense of Germany, lawyer and manager Franz Josef Jung, reports RIA Novosti.
He noted the decisive role of the Normandy format and stressed that the Minsk agreements must be implemented both by Russia and by Ukraine. And when they are implemented, then “diplomatic efforts will end.” “When this happens, I am sure we will come to a peaceful and reasonable solution,” said the former German defense minister.
In addition, Franz Josef Jung stressed that NATO is a purely defensive alliance, not an offensive one. In his opinion, the parties will be able to come to a reasonable solution that will allow Russia not to feel threatened.
Earlier, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia Dmitry Kozak, following the results of negotiations in the Normandy format in Berlin, called the condition for progress in the Minsk negotiation process, which has not been for eight years. The representative of the Russian delegation noted that moving forward is achievable only with the unified position of all participants – Russia, Germany, Ukraine and France. He stressed that all significant issues should be resolved in the Minsk negotiation process, in the Trilateral Contact Group with the participation of Ukraine and Donbass.
