Germany urges Russia to take 'decisive step' for Ukraine peace

Kyiv’s allies threaten further sanctions on Moscow ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

The NewsKyiv’s Western allies warned that Russia could face further sanctions in the coming days, amplifying the pressure on Moscow ahead of talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday.A group of European foreign ministers on Monday joined Ukraine in calling on the Kremlin to agree a ceasefire or risk additional restrictions.US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg also warned that Washington could levy new sanctions on Russia if the K…

Germany urges Russia to take 'decisive step' for Ukraine peace

BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday urged Russia to take a "decisive step" towards peace with Ukraine by joining possible talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey this week.

In Istanbul, the movement is to enter the frozen negotiations for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is now sending clear words to Moscow.

For Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, the coming Thursday is "an important date" with a view to a possible end to the Ukraine war. He calls on Russia to take the "decisive step" forward.

At midnight, the ultimatum ran out for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Wadephul threatens Russia with new consequences if there is no meeting. More in the live ticker.

Western Europe’s strategy in Ukraine: A ‘complete fiasco’ Says Moscow

Moscow has delivered a blistering critique of Western Europe’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Grushko declaring that the efforts by the United Kingdom, Germany, and France to defeat or isolate Russia have ended in what he termed a “complete fiasco.” Speaking to the state-run TASS news agency on May […]