The head of the Ministry of defense of Germany Ursula von der Leyen said that Germany sees the danger in the situation that has developed in relations between Russia And Ukraine.

"We are seeing danger in what is happening between Russia And Ukraine. We have not forgotten what it was like when a few decades ago, Germany was divided by the iron curtain. For this reason, with a deep confidence implement the decision of the NATO summit, " said von der Leyen in the interview to the Polish newspaper.

Von der Leyen on the last working day of the week will hold a meeting with colleagues from Poland And Denmark in Polish Szczecin, where rests the body of NATO. Yesterday, the Minister, explaining the question of the journalist of the edition, said that Germany is aware of the fear of poles And Balts to Russia."

"This is why I stress that your concerns are also our concerns. And We without a doubt are on your side, "said von der Leyen, adding that in case of military conflict, Germany in cooperation with NATO would" protect Poland ".

The Minister stressed that " the door to the European Union remain open, And Russia has the opportunity to return to the negotiating table ".

The Ukrainian authorities began in April last year in the Donbass military operation against dissatisfied with the coup d'etat of residents of the region. According to the summary data of the UN, the victims of the conflict began more than 6 thousand people. The West has been charged Russia of meddling in Ukraine's Affairs. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it was not involved in the events in southeastern Ukraine, is not a party to domestic conflict And is interested in Ukraine overcame political And economic crisis. In the capital of Russia noted that all charges against her on as if the interference in the Ukrainian crisis unproven.

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