Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel answers questions from journalist and author Alexander Osang under the theme 'So what is my country?' at the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. DPA PHOTO VIA AP
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel answers questions from journalist and author Alexander Osang under the theme 'So what is my country?' at the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. DPA PHOTO VIA AP

BERLIN: Angela Merkel defended her approach to Ukraine and Russia during her 16 years as Germany's chancellor, saying on Tuesday that a much-criticized 2015 peace deal for eastern Ukraine bought Kyiv precious time and she won't apologize for her diplomatic efforts.

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