The head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs for sanctions for Russia. “He must know that we will react”
“Russia must know: we will always react. We will not allow us to further exert military pressure on us, but we will develop our own forces. The economic and political potential of the free world is strong,” said German Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday in the broadcast “Berlin Direkt” from ZDF.
The head of German diplomacy emphasized that the West cannot be limited to responding to the Kremlin's actions, but he must take the initiative by itself. “That's why there are subsequent sanctions against Russia, currently 19. Package, and if it is necessary, 20 and 21.” Wadephul said.
According to the CDU policy, the Russian economy is under high pressure, whether high inflation and very high interest rates testify. “We will continue such a policy that will also hit the oil and gas market,” he said, pointing out that India wants to end the war in Ukraine and stand on the side of the west.
When asked about the proposal to shoot the drones over the territory of Ukraine, before they invaded NATO countries, Wadephul replied that the alliance must “clearly improve” defense capabilities on its external border, and more detailed solutions are the matter of military strategists. “We should not conduct a political discussion on this subject,” he said. The alliance has anti -aircraft defense systems in Greece and Spain. You should think about whether we should transfer them directly to the eastern flank, ”said Wadephul.
