Germany is freezing and heating is expensive, but the cold in Ukraine is now a matter of life and death thanks to Putin’s horror. Maybret Elner is looking for a way out in her own way: „War, winter, weapons – is it time for negotiations?”

guests

▶︎ Alexander Graf Lambsdorf (56, FDP). The leader of the parliamentary group goes fully with the chancellor when it comes to arms deliveries to Ukraine: „No single country should reveal itself with battle tanks!”

▶︎ Martin Sherdiwan (47, left). The co-party leader was alarmed by the EU’s statement that Russia is a state sponsor of terrorism: “Completely inexplicable! Completely short term!”

▶︎ Marina Wisband (35, green). Born in Kyiv, the German-Ukrainian politician and publicist says in no uncertain terms: „This war is designed to cause terror!”

▶︎ Professor Carlo Masala (54). The military expert does not believe that the war in Ukraine can be ended through negotiations at the moment. His urgent advice: „The West must become more unpredictable!”

▶︎ Professor Nicole Dietlhoff (48). The scholar of peace uses the ancient speaker’s hyperbole trick to say: „It doesn’t make a noise, and then Russia is no longer there!”

▶︎ Professor Julian Nida Romelin (68, SPD). The deputy chairman of the Ethics Council takes the same line: „Russia will remain on the map!” Did anyone say otherwise?

Two politicians, three professors, and one publicist: Today, the Zoff-O-Meter predicts intelligence rather than evil.

Most encouraging background information

From Elliner’s clear line of departure, he heads straight into the combat zone: „Ukrainian special forces are said to have been on site to identify targets,” Professor Massala reports of drone strikes deep in the Russian hinterland. „Ukraine does not need direct assistance from the West for this business!”

The military expert adds that the targets „are the very airports from which long-range bombers take off and bomb civilian targets and Ukrainian infrastructure.”

The boldest parallel

The talk show host is reminded of a low-flying German plane from 1987: “It looks like a military coup,” “It helps,” “Compared to Matthias Rust’s landing on Red Square.” Ui!

Lambsdorff prefers to stay in the present: “It’s all about hitting the Tupolev 95 long-range bombers,” specifies the deputy platoon, linked up from Berlin. These are the ones who fired missiles at Ukraine ».

The most realistic picture of the situation

“It is a very important signal of hope for Ukraine,” analyzes Weisband’s publicist in Münster. “The situation on the ground seems very precarious at the moment. Although the people I speak with show incredible courage, resilience and a sense of humor.”

Her most memorable example: „I got videos from supermarkets where people shop in the dark. In tall buildings, sewage is no longer pumped, and it’s a health disaster. It’s cold…”

For the civilian population, the expert continues, drones are hope: „Hey, maybe we will be able to cripple the Russian attackers enough so that they don’t bomb everything under our ass this winter!”

The clearest analysis

Weissbind sees this as a very precarious situation for Russia as well as for Putin, because: „Putin expected the war to be firstly short and secondly a televised one. Because televised wars are traditionally very well received by the Russian population. This increases his valuation.”

“Now, however, with mass mobilization and attacks on Russian soil,” explains the propagandist, “the war actually comes to the people who cause it and encourage it. And this is very dangerous for Putin!

The most naive idea

Professor Nida Rommelin, Minister of State for Culture under Gerhard Schröder, puts forward, like many comrades, the alleged complicity of the West, and above all he wants to talk about the „perspective of a later time”.

Kyiv’s legitimate goal is to „force all Russians out of Ukraine, including Crimea and separatist regions,” explains the vice-chairman of the Ethics Council. I can imagine real referendums taking place in Crimea, for example, under the auspices of the UN. Things are going well in Saarland. „Oof! It was 1955, and Russia didn’t exist!”

The most efficient suspension

Appropriately, Elner plays up the French president’s latest statement that Putin’s anger about NATO on its borders „will play a role in peace negotiations.” Really now?

“We think that’s very naive,” Weissband yelled at her monitor. From Putin’s imperial point of view, Ukraine is a breakaway province. Russia must prove that it can destroy Ukraine. Only then would he not risk the collapse of other parts of his empire. And this is Putin’s biggest fear! „

Most of the human factor

Linke’s boss, Shirdivan, has welcomed a Ukrainian family of six: „I helped them get a foothold in their new life in a new country,” he says. “Of course, you are very sensitive to everything that happens in Ukraine.”

His modest report: “They fled from the Crimea to Mykolayev and then further. Parts of the family are still quarreling. Of course, all this is very close to them.

The most accurate prophecy

„It must be a just peace,” Lambsdorff demands, „and it must be a lasting peace.” „Russia needs to make a decision about its future in Europe, or about its future alongside China as a vassal state.” State affiliated with 6255 nuclear warheads?

Weisband predicted on „Ann Will” on October 16 that „negotiations will begin either by Macron or by Olaf Scholz” at the beginning of winter, and „that’s exactly what happened.”

Most disturbing

Weisbind’s emphatic warning: „Of course, now that Ukraine is making huge profits and the Russian army doesn’t have winter gear, Putin needs a cease-fire. To upgrade, to upgrade, to order new drones from Iran. After that, he will inevitably attack Ukraine again.” „.

Professor Masala helps: „It is clear that Putin needs a tactical break to partially push the delegates forward.” “We hear that ammunition factories in Russia are working in double shifts. There are reports that behind the Urals, old T-50 tanks are being taken out of warehouses.

The most threatening perspective

Masala’s current assessment of the situation: “Russia is preparing for a long war.

And Lambsdorff adds on Russian TV shows: “We are not at war with Kyiv. We are at war with London, Paris, Warsaw and Berlin. What Macron said is very unwise.”

The smartest tricks

Nida Romlin attempts the typical critique of America since the Schroeder years: „There are three great powers who are not satisfied with the status quo,” he claims. “China is creating dependencies and is massively rearming. The United States has 800 military bases around the world and has greatly expanded its influence.”

The vice-president of the Ethics Council has a mild judgment similar to that of war criminal Putin: „Russia is trying to re-establish some kind of empire that Russia is leading in an old imperial gesture.”

Nida-Romelin’s equality argument: “I’m talking about three revisionist great powers. Three! We have more in common with one than with the others.” Heidewitzka! America, Russia and China are in the same vessel of imperialism calling for war! Three double bass twists!

strongest accusation

“The Ukrainians know what they need,” Weissbend says of the dispute over German tanks, “and if they ask for it, they have good reasons. We hesitated for too long to give what we have now.

Her bitter balance sheet: „This war could have ended in the summer. What we are witnessing now should not have happened. If we keep dithering, don’t do it alone and so, though we can help, we make ourselves complicit in everything that happens after.” that „.

last stand

Linqi chief Shirdewan is „somewhat pleased with Olaf Schultz’s indecision” because „handing over arms will prolong the war”.

Lampsdorff is shocked: „Mrs. Elener asked Mr. Shirdivan, would he provide anti-aircraft systems to protect women and children in Kyiv?” “The answer was very clear: No! Mr. Shirdiwan does not want it!”

Leftists respond: „I think that’s a bad argument!” I argue from the perspective of peace politics! Be glad someone argues with that! „

The talk show host, not as sternly Domina as usual, but in the mood for Christmas, pulls the plug on the show: “You can have this war, help Ukraine and talk about peace,” she judges, Solomon-style, “no matter what time it is. Also at 10:15 p.m. Thank you very much.” Amen!

Quote from the evening

„Germany can and will put all its equipment on Ukraine’s doorstep: why didn’t toilet paper come with it from XY barracks?” Professor Nicole Dietelhoff

conclusion

Clever minds and warm words, but also dry political stuff, historical excursions and annoying repetitions. When a topic ends, someone starts it again. That was a talk show in gopher class: Groundhog Day…