Peace on the terms that Russia will dictate will not bring the desired security to either Ukraine or Europe
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock (right). Photo: collage “Today”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said that only the withdrawal of all Russian soldiers from Ukraine could become a prerequisite for lifting sanctions against the Russian Federation.
She spoke about this in an interview with Bild am Sonntag.
“A ceasefire can only be the first step. We understand that sanctions can only be lifted if Russia withdraws its troops. Peace on terms dictated by Russia will not bring security to Ukraine or to us in Europe. In the worst case, this there will be an invitation to the next war – even closer to our borders”Burbock said.
The minister added that she does not trust any promises of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“The peace order that we knew in Europe was irrevocably destroyed by Putin. As much as we would like, there is no way back to the period before February 24. We can never again rely only on Putin’s promises”– she said.
Burbock emphasized that partners should help strengthen Ukraine so that it can also decide on what terms peace will be concluded.
“After all, it is the Ukrainians who are dying in this war and they are threatened with oppression and tyranny under Russian occupation. No one has the right to dictate to them”she summed up.
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