Berlin: German naval chief Kay-Achim Schnbeck has resigned following controversy over allegations that Russia wants to invade Ukraine. This is amid accusations by Western nations that Russia is preparing for a Ukrainian invasion.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to be respected by the West,” she told the Associated Press. Putin said he was unaware. Scenes of this later spread. Countries including Ukraine have condemned the reference. In this case, the resignation. Shawnback said on Saturday he was resigning to avoid further trouble. Meanwhile, countries including Britain and the US have provided arms to Ukraine but Germany has not been willing.