Berlin confirms solidarity with Kyiv
The German side officially stated its position regarding the current confrontation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasised that Berlin “fully supports the president in carrying out his difficult tasks” (повністю підтримує президента у виконанні його непростих завдань).
Position on sanctions pressure
Separately, Wadephul stated Germany’s intention to maintain the sanctions regime against Russia. This decision was made independently of Trump’s steps towards the temporary lifting of restrictions on Russian diesel fuel.
According to the minister, the current situation requires a different approach: “It is necessary not to reduce, but to increase pressure on Putin to compel him to negotiate. This is what the current situation demands, and this is the position the government takes” (Необхідно не знижувати, а нарощувати тиск на Путіна, щоб спонукати його до переговорів. Саме цього вимагає поточна ситуація, і саме таку позицію займає уряд).
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