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Merkel was unable to influence Putin through negotiations before the invasion of Ukraine

According to Merkel, in the summer of 2021, after talks between US President Joe Biden and Putin, he wanted to “establish an independent European format for discussion” on Ukraine with the head of the Kremlin, together with French President Emmanuel Macron, in the EU Council.

However, not all politicians supported this initiative.

“But I no longer had the leverage to insist, because, in the end, everyone knew she was going to leave in the autumn,” said the former chancellor.

Recalling her farewell visit to Moscow in August 2021, Merkel admitted she had a “very clear feeling” that she was no longer perceived as an influential politician.

“As far as influence in politics, you’re done.” For Putin, only power is important. On this last visit he also brought Lavrov with him, otherwise we often met alone, ”says Merkel.

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