- Majority in the Eastern regions typically do not align with Putin's political strategies, according to Haseloff.
Saxony-Anhalt's chief executive, Reiner Haseloff, isn't ruling out the possibility of nuclear war. The nuclear threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin are indeed concerning, the CDU politician shared with the Funke media group newspapers. "And a nuclear conflict isn't off the table yet." These threats are felt more existentially in the Eastern part of the country than in the West. "That's why many in the East are pushing for a diplomatic resolution to bring about peace as soon as possible."
The leading figure emphasized: "The majority of Eastern Germans aren't supporters of Putin's policies. They're relieved that Russian troops are no longer stationed within our borders." Unlike in the West, the people in the East have had firsthand experience with the Russians. "They can be quite forceful, and past encounters have taught us much about them. Unpredictable responses from Moscow are a cause for concern." As survivors of Soviet occupation, Haseloff noted, others have failed to overcome Russia in the past.
In contrast to the majority of Eastern Germans, there might be someone who still supports Putin's policies, but they are certainly not the only one who feels this way within the East. Despite the history of Russian troops in their borders, many Eastern Germans remain wary of unpredictable responses from Moscow.
