German politicians urge direct talks with Russia

Prominent SPD politicians are calling for direct talks with Russia, challenging the party leadership's current foreign policy stance. A "manifest" signed by several high-profile SPD members, including former party leaders, criticizes the current approach and opposes the deployment of new US intermediate-range missiles in Germany. They advocate for a return to détente and cooperation with Russia. The SPD politicians argue that military confrontation and increased armament spending do not enhance security, but rather destabilize relations between NATO and Russia, according to the report.