From Bucharest, emphasizing the importance of the Black Sea and Safe’s background, the German Foreign Minister sent, among other things, a message of cooperation and dialogue with Turkey and Greece. Sofia and Bucharest

On the basis of the security situation in the “complex” area of ​​the Black Sea and the growing Russian danger in Romania, German Foreign Minister Johann Vandeful wanted to send a message of full support to Romania and his counterpart from Bucharest.

“The Baltic Sea, from where I come from, and the Black Sea are two key points for the future and we should defend them together,” the German Foreign Minister said, underlining the strategic importance of the area.

“I thank Germany for its contribution to the protection of NATO border and eastern wing, for what we do together in the region,” Romania’s Foreign Minister said, with the German minister adding that “Russian hybrid threats with shooting over airports (…) They make it clear: that Russia wants to try our determination every day. “

It should be noted that according to a report by the DW Romanian program, the German government is planning a series of major defense investments in Germany in the coming years, while already five German Eurofighter and 170 Bundeswehr troops are involved in the mission of air police in Romania. “We do not have a temporary but a constant interest both for the EU and Germany to develop a cohesive strategy for the Black Sea. And we are glad that Romania has a leading role in this process, “said Johann Vandeful.

Safe: Participation, Cooperation, Consultation

Responding to a DW question about Turkey’s cautiousness about a more active European presence in the Black Sea, while Greece sees for its part with a critical disposition of Ankara’s participation in the European Safe financial mechanism, the German Foreign Minister said:

“Every country has to learn from others, share ideas and look for ways of working together. This is what we embrace and believe that we can all work together, “he added:” There is a good process of consultation with Turkey, as of course with our Bulgaria and Greece partners. “

Tomahawk and Taurus time?

At the same time in the big picture of the Russian War in Ukraine and in view of the meeting of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington, the question arises as to if there is finally a green light to the mission.

Asked by DW, whether Germany intends to lift its own reservations about sending German taurus rockets, if Donald Trump decides to send to Kiev Tomahawk, Johann Vandeful replied as follows: “Germany is not cautious. However, we will not do Putin to provide public details about the help we provide. “

The German Foreign Minister from Romania reiterated Berlin’s support in Ukraine military and materials, stressing for the second time in two days, as well as Monday from Sofia, that Berlin will help “any Washington initiative”. Following the Trump agreement on the Middle East, Berlin is expected to consider realistic subsequent initiatives for Ukraine as well, as the German minister has said from Bulgaria. No one, he said, should bet on the “exhaustion” of Western or European defense.