Crisis in Ukraine, Scholz: Europe towards other punctual measures, these are difficult and decisive hours
The German Chancellor Olaf Sholz stop the Nord Stream 2. “In light of Russia’s latest actions, certification for the start of the pipeline Nord Stream 2 it cannot be given, ”he said Scholzadding that they will be discussed with other allies, including the United Statessanctions: “As for the current situation, for Nord Stream 2 I asked the Ministry of Energy to initiate the procedures so that the certification for the start-up of the pipeline is not issued “. Then answering a question on the matter, the German Chancellor pointed out that the Germany “Has decided to reduce its dependence on gas” as an energy source.
The German Chancellor he then underlined that “we have already made it clear that Russia does not find any support for these actions in the world”. According to ScholzUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “deserves all our respect because he shows he is not being provoked by Russia in order not to offer the pretext for the occupation of the wholeUkraine“.
The chancellor he was keen to reiterate that the “recognition” of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk “It cannot be accepted”, and now “it is a question of putting something specific to what is happening”. At the same time second Scholz it is necessary to remain engaged in all diplomatic avenues: “From this point of view, the Normandy format “the negotiating table that includes Germany, France, Ukraine and Russia.
“At this stage it is important with the first sanctions to prevent a further escalation and with it a catastrophe. This is the goal of all our diplomatic efforts ”. This is what Olaf Scholz said in Berlin, adding that “l‘Europe and the United States will act quickly“.
As a response to the recognition of the self-proclaimed republics of the Donbass“A rapid and massive package is needed by the EU developed in agreement with the United States”, He remarked Scholz during a press conference in Berlin alongside the Irish premier Michael Martin, reiterating that “al UN Security Council we and other states have made it clear that Russia has no consensus in the world for its actions ”.
The Russian President Vladimir Putinso again the German Chancellor, “He is just waiting for a provocation to have a pretext of invading the whole of Ukraine”. According to Scholz, Russia’s actions “are incomprehensible and unjustifiable. “These are difficult hours and days for Europe,” added the successor of Angela Merkel, “80 years after the end of the Second World War there is again the threat of a war in Eastern Europe. It is our task to avert such a catastrophe ”. For this reason, Scholz insisted, “I again appeal to Russia to help” to avoid such a scenario.
Crisis in Ukraine, Kiev considers ending diplomatic dialogue with Russia
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is considering the possibility of break off diplomatic relations with Russia. This was stated by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. “The foreign ministry has proposed to consider the possibility of interrupting diplomatic relations with the Russia. Immediately after this press conference, I will consider this possibility, together with an effective response to Russia’s escalation, “he said. Zelensky at a press conference after a meeting in Kiev with the Estonian president, Alar Karis.
For Kiev the recognition by fly of separatist regimes in eastern Ukraine poses a threat to the security of other European nations. “The security of one country’s borders decides the security of another country,” explained the head of state.
“We are not members of the European Union, nor of the Bornbut if we had a full-scale escalation, a full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, our neighbors would be put at risk … Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia “, he added. “God forbid, I don’t want it, nobody wants war. In Ukraine, people just want peace. But we must prepare for any act of aggression”, he insisted. Zelensky.
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