Poland’s former head of state Kwaśniewski sees true peace in Ukraine as a distant prospect

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For a documentary, ZDF followed diplomats around the world—including in the U.S., Syria, Singapore, Israel, and, of course, Berlin. The series aims to offer a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that becomes all the more important in times of crisis, yet is also known for its secrecy. Heinrich Kreft, a longtime insider in the diplomatic service, watched the series for diplo.news and assessed its realism

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