German Foreign Minister: We will not give up the Western Balkans

And that's before all for the Western Balkan states, has praised Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, prior to her visit to Sarajevo, Belgrade, Pristina, and later to Moldova.

We must clearly say that we have disappointed and neglected many of these countries in recent years. In this open corner of Europe, actors like Russia are trying to infiltrate, who have no interest in the European future and are not reluctant to rekindle unresolved conflicts. I am now traveling to the Western Balkans to hear what people are expecting there from us, but also to make it clear that we will not leave that region in the heart of Europe under the influence of Moscow”, Baerbox said.

She stressed that Europe has shown in recent days that it is effective and determined to reject the Russian president's aggressive actions.

“People in the region will measure us if our words are followed by action. Germany has a fundamental interest in the Western Balkans, stable and economically prosperous, as these countries are oriented to Europe. We will contribute to this in future political and strategic talks”, Baerbox said