In Germany, despite all the intensive negotiations with Moscow and calls for de-escalation, they do not see steps from Russia to reduce tensions.

This was stated on Friday at a briefing by the representative of the federal government of Germany Steffen Hebestreit (Steffen Hebestreit), reports Ukrinform..

“It is clear that we still see no signs of de-escalation in the current situation, and we are very sorry about this,” Gebeshtreit said..

He noted that the allies are very united and determined and "

“We call on Russia, as well as Belarus, to contribute to the de-escalation, including taking into account the military exercises that are taking place in the border region and should be carried out with maximum transparency,” said a representative of the German government..

During his visits to Kiev on February 14 and Moscow on February 15, according to him, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz intends to testify to positions already voiced, and not to propose new initiatives.

It is important that the head of the German government will meet with both presidents, Gebeshtreit added..

The common task, the representative of the German government repeated the words of Scholz, is to prevent a war in Europe and the subsequent escalation, for which it is necessary to use all possible negotiating formats, but at the same time take a clear position on the consequences of further escalation. The situation is very, very serious, emphasize in Berlin.