Warning from Olaf Soltz: Very difficult days and times for Europe – Threatened with war

For “very difficult days and hours” in Europe, which as he stressed “for the first time since World War II is threatened with war in the east”, the chancellor spoke Olaf Soltsreferring to the decision of Moscow to recognize the eastern self-proclaimed “People’s Republics” of Donetsk and Lugansk.

“It’s our duty to prevent such a catastrophe and I once again call on Russia to help,” Olaf Soltz told a joint news conference with his Irish counterpart.

Earlier, the German chancellor had announced the “until recently” suspension of the licensing process for the German-Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, explaining that he asked the Ministry of Economy to take all administrative legal measures in order for the pipeline not to receive certification and clarifying that “this may sound somewhat technical, but without the certification the pipeline can not be put into operation”. It is obvious, he stressed, that the situation must now be re-evaluated and “all the issues that concern us” taken into account.

Olaf Solz, according to the Athens News Agency, also praised the Ukrainian government for “so far not allowing itself to be provoked” by Russia and stressed that at the UN Security Council “we have clarified that the Russia it has absolutely no support for its actions. ” The Russian president, Mr. Soltz continued, is now waiting for a challenge “in order to have an excuse to possibly occupy all of Ukraine.”

Asked about sanctions against Russia, Olaf Solz said it was important for the EU and the US to work together, with a very “focused, strong” package of measures specific to what is happening now. The biggest package of sanctions, he clarified, which has already been decided, concerns what we all want to prevent.

“Germany will remain one of the most important supporters of Ukraine’s economic stability”

“We will continue to strengthen Ukraine’s economic resilience as its main financial stabilizer,” he said, reiterating his refusal. Berlin to approve delivery of weapons to Kiev.

“Putin’s announcement has gone too far. It is a violation of international law and a violation of the sovereignty of Ukraine, but also of the Charter of the United Nations. “Together with its European partners, Ireland stands in solidarity with Ukraine and we call on Russia to de-escalate and withdraw its forces from the border,” said Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, stressing that action was important. together with partners.

Source: News Beast

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