Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder Openly Supports Russia In The Georgian Conflict

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder
and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

Nato Entry May Spark War -- News 24

Berlin - Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder warned Nato on Thursday that allowing aspiring member Georgia, with its "unpredictable" leader, to join the defence alliance could lead to an armed conflict with Russia.

Schroeder, a close personal friend of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, said he had been shocked at the one-sided approach western nations had taken in their dealings with Russia over its conflict with Georgia.

"Whoever brings Georgia into Nato must know that in light of - I will put this politely - the unpredictable nature of the current leadership and an encirclement policy (towards Russia) which is supported by the United States - Nato could end up getting entangled in a conflict," said Schroeder.

"What that would mean - both historically and for the development of future relations - for German soldiers to participate in such a conflict must be stated openly," said the Social Democrat in a speech at an energy conference.

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My Comment: Russia's allies in the west are making their concerns known .... I just wish they were also concerned on what Russia is doing not only in Georgia today, but in the rest of the Caucasus.