'Our aim is not regime change'

Synopsis

Vladimir Putin's Victory Day parade in Moscow brought no sign that the war in Ukraine is nearing an end. During the parade, Putin flaunts his power and weapons while blaming the West for the invasion. Ralph Stegner, a Social Democrat member of the German Bundestag, discusses Germany's position on the conflict, emphasizing that their aim is not regime change but to stop the war and withdraw troops. He reflects on the military equipment sold to Russia by Germany, which violated EU sanctions, and the latest push for a settlement from a prominent German industrialist. Stegner also addresses Ukraine's insistence on reparations and justice post-war, highlighting the complexities of Germany's relationship with Moscow amidst ongoing tensions.