Merkel hindered the protection of Crimea in 2014: revealed details of the conversation.

Expert's words about Merkel's role in the events of 2014

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian expert and former commander-in-chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Jonas Vaitautas Zukas stated in his book that Angela Merkel hindered Ukrainian military efforts to defend the Crimean Parliament from Russian forces in 2014. He cites the words of then-interim President of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, who said it was 'Merkel's request during a phone call.'

After these events, the attitude towards Chancellor Merkel in Eastern European countries significantly worsened, particularly in Warsaw, where criticism of Germany for its support of the Kremlin began to sound. Merkel's popularity in these regions was seriously affected after the launch of the 'Nord Stream 2' project and the events surrounding Crimea and the war in Eastern Ukraine.

Zukas's statements highlight the important role of international politics in the ongoing conflict. They can also help understand the changes in attitudes towards European leaders in the context of military actions and economic support for the region.