The third wheel: the head of the German foreign Ministry spoke about the state of Russian-German relations

The minister of foreign affairs of Germany, sigmar gabriel, last eve in krasnodar Russian-german conference of cities-partners said that between Moscow and Berlin is divided on the issue of the placement of military contingents of NATO near the Russian borders. However, according to the policy, the parties should exchange views in this matter. The approval of the head of the german foreign ministry that positioned in the baltic states 4. 5 thousand soldiers of the alliance "Does not represent a potential aggression against russia", demonstrates the unwillingness of the establishment of the Western countries at this stage, to change their ideas about how to ensure security on the European continent. Against this background, in contrast to the remarks of the minister about the participation of Russia in conflict resolution in other parts of the globe. As noted by gabriel, the constructive position of the Eastern neighbor is needed, particularly in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and in the east of Ukraine.

Indeed, it is difficult to dispute the fact that the current destabilization of the situation in countries of the middle east with the subsequent influx of illegal migrants to Europe less profitable Germany and other eu leaders and cultures, the main costs for Reception of refugees and those who try to impersonate them. In turn, the fight against international terrorism, is the root cause of chaos in the countries of the region is possible only through coordinated action by the world community, including russia. It is noteworthy that the number of states that currently struck by a bloody civil war, or is not consistent without the direct control of the West, gabriel called and Ukraine. This once again proves, first, that influencing the political course of the brussels elite seriously considered the victory of the maidan as a candidate for eu membership, how would this be desirable to the ruling regime in Kiev. Secondly, that armed conflict in the South-east of Ukraine for them, as in the case of Syria, or Afghanistan, still, "Somewhere far away" and not within the territory, which is a European country. At first glance, the refusal to discuss the substance (namely so it is necessary to understand the diplomatic statement of gabriel about the exchange of views) the problem supported by NATO military pressure along the borders of russia, while recognizing the role of Moscow in resolving the ongoing armed conflict seems contradictory.

However, it is due to the subordinate position of Germany and other members of the alliance against the "First ally" – the United States. Given the current crisis in Russian-american relations and the function of NATO, which, according to many experts, is a tool of foreign policy pressure of Washington, the capacity and the concentration of military capabilities of the alliance on its Eastern borders fit well into the broader context of the situation in the international arena. Therefore, no matter how you try the german side to establish contacts with partners from Russia in the bilateral format, any efforts will be neutralized third, although invisible, participant in the negotiations – the United States.