Now, the blue team is weighing decisions that, in the worst case, could lead to a direct military confrontation without clear backing from Washington.

The question is, what alternative options are actually available to us within the framework of the European Union? I think we now need to take a closer look at what our partners are realistically prepared to do.

That's the foreign minister.

Because understandably, they are hoping that the United States will stay on board.

But in my view, that does not relieve us from the responsibility of starting to think outside the box.

The foreign minister, played by Social Democrat Michael Roth, addresses the issue.

"Since August, we've had this absurd proposal from the Russians on the table offering us cheap energy, and you know that the usual suspects in Eastern Germany are already starting to say that we may have to seriously consider it.

And by the way, Mr.

Chancellor, that's not just people from my own party, but also from yours."

In the war game, the Russians have laid a second trap.

Then there is the second proposal to expand economic cooperation and ease sanctions.

I think we need to send a very clear no.

I know that's not an easy position to take, even within my own party, but we have to make it clear that in light of Russia's escalation, we are not prepared to even consider it.

Then, the foreign minister asks to speak.

Mr.

Chancellor, dear colleagues, I'm not sure everyone here is grasping the seriousness of the situation.

He previously served as a minister of state for Europe at Germany's foreign office.

Before this meeting, I spoke with my Lithuanian counterpart.

They are deeply shaken.

They expect a clear signal of solidarity from us, and now.

Germany's foreign minister now urges the chancellor to clarify where everyone stands.

That is why I must urgently insist.

This now has to be handled at the very top level.

You need to speak with Trump directly.

and

then to make the Baltics Russian.

I am urging you.

This is now a matter for the very top level.

You need to speak with Trump directly.

He previously served as a minister of state for Europe at Germany's foreign office.

Before this meeting, I spoke with my Lithuanian counterpart.

They're deeply shaken.