Ukraine: German Defense Minister sees no sign of Russian withdrawal, ‘only words’

Germany has not seen any indication that Russia has withdrawn troops from Ukraine’s border area and Moscow must do so urgently to de-escalate the situation, otherwise it will face dire consequences, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said today. .

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced yesterday that its forces are withdrawing after exercises near Ukraine, but a high-ranking official of the Biden government said that the United States does not believe in Russia. Lambrecht demanded a substantial withdrawal.

“We have not seen this yet and we are waiting for that,” he told reporters as he attended a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. “So far it is only words, not deeds,” he added.

“(The actions) must be taken urgently and all one can do is make an urgent appeal to Russia: contribute to de-escalation. Otherwise, there will be really severe economic and political consequences,” he said.

“Warning” about Mali

The German minister also appeared “cautious” regarding the extension of the mission of German troops in Mali, following the announcement of the withdrawal of French troops.

“We have been informed of France’s decision to leave Mali and end its commitment there. “Germany, which has been involved in Mali through two missions of the United Nations and the European Union.

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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