Tensions rise as Ukraine deports German MP Sönke Pellmann
A member of the Bundestag, Sönke Pellmann, was deported to Poland upon arriving in Ukraine. The reasons why the German politician was not allowed to stay in Lviv remain unknown. Representatives of the Bundestag have strongly protested and are demanding explanations.
There is a political scandal between Germany and Ukraine. Sören Pellmann, a member of the Bundestag from the Die Linke party, was denied entry to Ukrainian territory. "We take this matter very seriously and are trying to clarify everything," commented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson in Berlin.
German not allowed into Ukraine. Deported to Poland
The reasons for denying Pellmann entry to Ukraine are still unknown. According to the epochtimes.de portal, the German federal government is striving for a quick resolution of the matter in talks with Ukrainian politicians.
The Die Linke member went to Ukraine on Tuesday "as part of his parliamentary duties." However, he was prevented from continuing his journey at the railway station in Lviv.
He and two staff members were detained for over two hours without explanation. Along with an employee, they were then deported to Poland by Ukrainian authorities; the Die Linke party described the situation. According to the German media, the actions of the Ukrainians were unjustified.
Bundestag member did not want to support Ukraine
Pellmann addressed the matter on social media. He stated that he was "horrified and angry." He added that he had reported his trip to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ukrainian embassy in Berlin, and the Federal Criminal Police Office.
In his opinion, the reason for the deportation was his views—Pellmann advocates for an immediate ceasefire and does not support sending weapons to Ukraine. He added that his visit was to Kyiv, a partner city of Leipzig, where the politician comes from.
According to "Welt," Pellmann had previously spoken out against arms supplies to Ukraine. He was also suggested to be close to Russia. According to "Spiegel," in April 2022, he spread Russian propaganda.
