German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said he is hopeful the US-led airstrikes on Syria will convince Russia to open dialogue with the West. Maas also blamed Russia for a recent cyber attack on his ministry.
15.04.2018
Germany’s top diplomat Heiko Maas on Sunday urged Russia to adopt a more constructive approach to the conflict in Syria and several other problem areas.
Speaking to German broadcasters ARD and ZDF, Maas accused Russia of having become a difficult partner and listed a series of unwelcome actions it had perpetrated beyond its borders. He also admitted for the first time that a recent cyber attack on Germany’s foreign ministry had likely stemmed from Moscow.
However, Maas indicated that he remained hopeful over future relations, saying this week’s US-led airstrikes over Syria could convince Russia to take up the political process once again, both in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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