No conditions for lifting Russia sanctions today – German ambassador to Ukraine
The majority of political forces in Germany does not see grounds for lifting sanctions from Russia, German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Reichel has said.
"A broad consensus has been reached at the political level, maybe apart from leftist parties, including what used to be the Communist party. At present there are no conditions for lifting sanctions," he said in an exclusive interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
The ambassador said that there are different opinions regarding extension of sanctions against Russia among German economic associations and individual businessmen.
"I know that Ukraine is attentively monitoring the discussions held among German economic associations and individual businessmen. I have an impression that maybe you pay too much attention to this issue. We have an open pluralistic discussion and everyone can present his or her opinion. There are different opinions," Reichel said.
The German diplomat said that Ukraine should not provide any reasons to doubt that it fulfills the Minsk agreements.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Russian snipers shoot Ukrainian police vehicle during evacuation of civilians from Vovchansk
19:51, 13.05.2024
There can be no neutrality in fact that someone is invader, and someone is victim – Zelenskyy
19:45, 09.05.2024
New EU sanctions will apply to supplies of manganese ore and aluminum oxide to Russia – Latvian authorities
21:07, 03.05.2024
NATO issues statement condemning Russia’s hybrid activities
20:59, 02.05.2024
Enemy surveillance complex Murom-M hit by UAV strikes in village of Belgorod region
20:47, 02.05.2024
LATEST
Number of victims in Kherson from airstrike increased to 21 – Mrochko
20:49, 16.05.2024
In Vovchansk, invaders forcibly detain local residents, using them as human shield – police
20:47, 16.05.2024
Kyiv, Warsaw must work together to find way to counter Russia's attacks on gas infrastructure in western Ukraine - Zelenskyy
20:14, 16.05.2024
Zelenskyy vetoes law on dismissal for not informing about relatives staying in Russia, in occupation
20:02, 16.05.2024
Presence of military registration document for men 18-60 years old at checkpoints to be checked from May 18