Appease Quote by Arseniy Yatsenyuk
“Merkel is a flagship of the EU. Not everything depends on her, but much does. I have been shocked in a positive way by how Merkel is defending international law so openly and strongly. She wants to have peace and stability in the EU, and she knows that Russia is a problem in terms of security. It seems to me that many Germans are led by a certain fear of Russia. So you hear things like, "Let's avoid conflicts with Moscow, let's appease the Kremlin."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public interview, 2015, Germany
Merkel prioritizes EU peace and stability, confronting Russian aggression despite some German apprehension.
In simple terms: Merkel defends EU law and security against Russia.
Key Takeaway
Support strong EU leadership.
Themes
politics
security
leadership
EU
Russia
Mood
concerned
determined
optimistic
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- Diplomatic negotiations
- policy planning
- public communication
- EU‑Russia relations
Key Concepts
International law
deterrence
national fear
Questions to Reflect On
- How should leaders address public fear while maintaining firm security policies?
- What are the risks of appeasement?
A Different Perspective
Balancing peace with deterrence can be politically risky.
