“The European Union is ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia if it does not see progress this week in negotiations on the end of the war in Ukraine. Source: Merz’s statement on Tuesday gives Reuters, the European Truth reports: Merz performed at a press conference with his Greek colleague Kiriakos Staontakis, during which he touched the topic of peaceful settlement in Ukraine.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Merz statement on Tuesday is given by Reuters, European Truth reports
Details: Merz performed at a press conference with his Greek colleague Kiriakos Starakt, during which he touched the topic of peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
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“We are waiting for Putin’s consent and agree that if there is no real progress this week, we want to work together at the European level on a significant strengthening of sanctions,” Merz said.
“We will look at other areas such as the energy sector and the financial market,” he added.
Merz noted that EU leaders have agreed with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky that he could take part in negotiations with Russia in Istanbul this week, provided that the Russian Federation stops civilian population bombing in Ukraine.
Having been respectful for Zelensky’s willingness to compromise, if the truce helps, Merz added: “I believe that further compromises and concessions are no longer smart.”
Recall Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland on Saturday called Russia up to a 30-day trucestarting on Monday. In case of disagreement of the Russian Federation, stop the fire on May 12, they threatened with new rigid sanctions.
The German government stated that unless by the end of Monday in Ukraine no truce is installed, then Berlin together with European partners The process will start preparation of new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
However, on May 13 it became known that European leaders willing to wait for a possible meeting The President of Ukraine with the Kremlin head in Turkey before moving to new sanctions.