Lasting peace in Europe can be achieved only with Russia's participation, Merkel said

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that lasting peace in Europe can only be achieved with the participation of Russia. This is reported by BelTA.

According to Merkel, peace has not yet been achieved in Europe; the Cold War is still going on. The former chancellor also noted that the Ukrainian conflict is a turning point. At the same time, she urged to take seriously the words of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and not to think that his statements were a bluff.