| The German government did not invite emissary of Chechen rebels Akhmed Zakayev to Berlin, the German foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday. He said the United Kingdom had given asylum to Zakayev, so he could freely travel in the European Union. A number of deputies from the Socialist Democratic Party of Germany invited Zakayev, who is on the international wanted list of Interpol, to visit Germany on January 28-30. Zakayev has met with German parliamentarians. Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergei Krylov thinks the significance of Zakayevâs trip to Germany should not be exaggerated. The Berlin voyage of the emissary of Chechen rebels âwill not have a serious influence on the Russian-German relations or long-term consequences,â the ambassador said. Confidence in the bilateral relations is so high, âthat we can discuss every issue openly and speak straightforwardly as need be,â he said. |