German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sharply criticized the foreign policy of the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening. At the same time, he called on the international community not to allow the collapse of the world order and its transformation into a “den of thieves”. TASR refers to a Reuters report.
- German President Steinmeier criticized US foreign policy under Trump.
- He warned against the collapse of the world order and its transformation into a “den of thieves”.
- He drew attention to attacks on global democracy, including the case of Maduro.
- He called the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine a historical turning point.
- He highlighted the need to actively protect global values by other countries as well.
In unusually sharp statements, Steinmeier pointed out that global democracy is facing unprecedented attacks. According to the agency, in them he alluded to the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro together with his wife and taking them to court in New York. The role of the German president is largely representative, but his statements carry considerable weight.
Steinmeier described Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the subsequent large-scale invasion of Ukraine as a fundamental historical turning point. According to him, the behavior of the United States represents another serious breakthrough. “There is a breakdown of values by our most important partner, the US, which helped build this world order,” he declared in a speech.
“The point is that the world does not turn into a den of thieves, where the most ruthless take what they want, and where regions or entire countries are considered the property of a few great powers,” emphasized the German president. According to him, active intervention is necessary in situations that threaten the world order, and countries such as Brazil and India should also stand up for its protection.
