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As he said before his visit to both countries this week, these sanctions have been carefully prepared and will take effect immediately in cooperation with Germany’s allies in Europe and NATO.
He said the potential conflict was a “very serious threat to peace in Europe”.
Sholch is going to go to Kiev on Monday and meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, but to arrive in Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As the Chancellor has pointed out, various international formats must be used to find a way out of the crisis.
“Ukraine can be confident that we will show the necessary solidarity, as we have done,” he said, noting that Germany had provided and would continue to provide economic assistance to Ukraine.
A source in the German government on Sunday acknowledged that the tension had reached a critical point and that the situation was considered very dangerous. It has also indicated that Germany still does not allow the supply of lethal weapons to Ukraine, but is considering providing more financial support.
Since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Berlin It has provided two billion euros in aid to Ukraine, but in recent weeks Germany has been criticized for not being strong enough against Russia in the current crisis.
In an interview with German public radio on Sunday, the Ukrainian ambassador called on Berlin to “remove the Russian glasses from its Ukrainian policy because of the blurred view”.
Meanwhile, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, re-elected on Sunday for another five-year term, has declared Russia responsible for the threat of war and called on his country to be decisive.
“Peace cannot be taken for granted; it must be achieved through dialogue and, if necessary, with clear words, deterrence and determination,” he stressed, while calling on Putin to “loosen the noose around Ukraine’s neck and join efforts to maintain peace in Europe.”
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