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Newly elected German President Frank -Walter Steinmeier appealed to his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin, calling on them to work together to find ways to reconcile in Europe because there is a “threat of war” on the continent. In a speech before the Federal Assembly that the absence of war in Europe has become commonplace. He described the quiet 30 years since the country's reunification as a success for Germany. However, the world is not a matter of course. We need to work to maintain it – in the form of dialogue or, where appropriate, deterrence.
“The following is about clarity. The reasons for the growing disunity between Russia and the West need to be much debated. But you can't argue with that: we're in a situation of military conflict, wars in Eastern Europe, and Russia is responsible, “Steinmeier said. He also stressed that democracy in Germany is strong because its citizens know. Berlin does not seek to confront the outside world, but wants a good neighborhood and mutual respect. Like Washington or Paris.
Steinmeier turned to Vladimir Putin, proposing that they work together to find a way to guarantee peace in Europe.
The German Federal Assembly elected Frank-Walter Steinmeier president for a second five-year term, first taking office in 2017. He then served as Foreign Minister.