Ukraine is a tinderbox, and the fuse is lit. There is no solution through violence in Ukraine.

- Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Germany is too big to sit on the sidelines on world issues. Military force is not the ultima ratio it used to be, but it can be used, with care.

- Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Whoever thinks war allows for lasting victories should take a look at European history books and learn their lesson.

- Frank-Walter Steinmeier

(Milosevic's passing) should not keep us from our efforts to provide peace and stability in the Balkans; on the contrary, it should renew them.

- Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Russia's actions on the Crimean Peninsula were a serious violation of international law and of the principles upon which European peace is based. Tha…

- Frank-Walter Steinmeier