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Angela Merkel speaks out on Russia, in public interview
Former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has defended her record when it comes to handling Vladimir Putin
Merkel says she has no reason to apologise for her response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine back in 20-14, during her first public interview since leaving office.
“Diplomacy isn’t wrong just because it hasn’t worked…I don’t blame myself.
At times like these, I feel as worried as many others do.
What happened was not just unacceptable, but also a major mistake from Russia.”
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Throughout her time as chancellor, she publicly opposed Ukraine joining NATO. This was during a period when Ukraine was plagued with corruption and other instabilities.
The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was also discussed in the interview, particularly referring to Germany’s reliance on Russia’s natural resources.
Merkel has previously been accused of leaving her nation vulnerable, by engaging in close business dealings with Russia.
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The Nord Stream 2 was built during her time as leader and later suspended by current Chancellor, Olaf Scholz when the European war began.
However, Germany is struggling to reduce its dependence on Russian energy sources, without inflicting economic harm on itself.
When it comes to European tensions, Merkel says Russia and the European Union are neighbours that cannot ignore each other and must co-exist.
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
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